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YH59 MDZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 143,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 136,267 miles

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 130,366 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 121,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,014 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 86,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,821 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,291 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,291 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,564 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,671 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2012 39,859 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Sep 2012 39,856 miles

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

rear brake discs lipped

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 MDZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

YH59 MDZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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