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YP59 YZC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,157 mi
Last recorded100,157 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 YZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 99,537 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 80,526 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,100 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake Pad Wearing Sensor become detached /hanging

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 52,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,540 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Front tyres 1.6mm on outer edges and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the treads (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 205/50 VR17 Bridgestone RSC

Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,183 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 2mm on outer edges and 5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 23,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,511 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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YP59 YZC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YP59 YZC, 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 YP59 YZC registered?

YP59 YZC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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