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YR09 ZDW

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ZDW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,241 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 112,976 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING THE INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEM

Pass 20 Oct 2023 107,183 miles

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))

exhaust has slight leak at front flexi section

Fail 20 Oct 2023 107,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust has slight leak at front flexi section

Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,178 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling drop link and brake flexi bracket touching on full right hand lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not in pad

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,441 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

T.P.M.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2021 88,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2019 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 30 Jul 2019 76,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,471 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 40,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 27,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,937 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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YR09 ZDW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR09 ZDW registered?

YR09 ZDW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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