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YR09 PZK

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 PZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 143,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 143,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 127,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2021 127,734 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2019 100,584 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 98,630 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,515 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,375 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,333 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,425 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,098 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,096 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 61,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YR09 PZK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YR09 PZK, 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 YR09 PZK registered?

YR09 PZK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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