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YP09 PZH

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,599 mi
Last recorded137,599 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 PZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 137,599 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 137,599 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 129,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 129,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,480 miles

d/s/r tyre wearing on

exhaust rusted and worn

front brake discs rusted

oil leak

service light on

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,335 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust rusted

front brake discs worn

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 97,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,287 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,198 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,007 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,854 miles

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,188 miles

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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YP09 PZH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP09 PZH, 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 YP09 PZH registered?

YP09 PZH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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