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YG09 ZZW

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,747 mi
Last recorded87,747 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 87,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,022 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement of 16%

Fail 19 Feb 2025 87,022 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,845 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2023 82,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2022 81,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,043 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flex is deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,473 miles

tpms light is illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,456 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,238 miles

Nearside Front Worn inner and outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2016 63,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Worn inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,999 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YG09 ZZW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG09 ZZW, 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 YG09 ZZW registered?

YG09 ZZW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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