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YJ59 SLZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,791 mi
Last recorded95,791 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,791 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,023 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 91,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,263 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 79,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,359 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,719 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,138 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,744 miles

nearside front tyre balding on shoulders and tread perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 36,744 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre balding on shoulders and tread perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,810 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracks inside the 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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YJ59 SLZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ59 SLZ, 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 YJ59 SLZ registered?

YJ59 SLZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is YJ59 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ59 SLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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