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YH59 LZC

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,002 mi
Last recorded131,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,828 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,956 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,956 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,479 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,418 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Nov 2019 76,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,162 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 53,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,780 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

items removed from center mirror before test

rear brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

rear brake pads slightly wearing low on surface

rear child seats fitted obscuring rear adult seat belts

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 7 May 2015 30,300 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 30,300 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 29,441 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,399 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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YH59 LZC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH59 LZC, 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 YH59 LZC registered?

YH59 LZC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2009.

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