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YK09 NZO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,600 mi
Last recorded134,600 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 134,600 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyres wearing on edge

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2023 133,310 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flex pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 115,228 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 115,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,273 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to split. Pin hole starting to leak gasses

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 99,273 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to split. Pin hole starting to leak gasses

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 78,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak onto exhaust

Fail 8 May 2018 78,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 49,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,837 miles

N/S/F tyre beginning to wear on outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,426 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,739 miles

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

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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YK09 NZO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK09 NZO, 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 YK09 NZO registered?

YK09 NZO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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