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YR59 NBZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,477 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,795 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,323 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,869 miles

Front fog light inop

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear no plate deteriated

Fail 20 Sep 2019 64,867 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front fog light inop

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear no plate deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres are not run flats. front tyres are.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres are not run flats. front tyres are.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,180 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,890 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,299 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,123 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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YR59 NBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR59 NBZ, 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 YR59 NBZ registered?

YR59 NBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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