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YH59 PZA

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

214,797 mi
Last recorded214,797 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 PZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 214,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension components corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2024 203,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit (NEEDS ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit (NEEDS ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 203,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 194,996 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 188,284 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 188,159 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 182,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 179,105 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 173,566 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 156,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 134,788 miles

SPECIAL BRAKE NOTICE / HANDBRAKE NOT HOLDING IN REVERSE ,OK ON FORWARD OPERATION BRAKE ROLLER TESTING.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,396 miles

suspect front flexypipe exhaust broken.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 116,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect fitted dip bulb correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

suspect front flexypipe exhaust broken.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,641 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% Lens slightly damaged, but repaired wit tape at time of test (1.2.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning lamp is illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 72,867 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,451 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PZA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

YH59 PZA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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