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YEZ 9554

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,857 mi
Last recorded96,857 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 9554
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,857 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no reverse switch fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2024 93,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no reverse switch fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,828 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse Lights Not Working

Fail 5 Dec 2023 90,828 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Rear Reverse Lights Not Working

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,844 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,952 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe wearing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,944 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 60,205 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,266 miles

no peak reached on smoke test

Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault brake warning lamp on (3.4.1c)

no peak reached on smoke test

Pass 3 Oct 2015 34,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

Fail 17 Aug 2013 26,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking on tread

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YEZ 9554 is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEZ 9554, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YEZ 9554 registered?

YEZ 9554 is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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