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YR59 ZTO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZTO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 52,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 52,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 r/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,782 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,040 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 37,040 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction things on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 30,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,945 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 23,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,160 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 13,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 11,394 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZTO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YR59 ZTO, 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 YR59 ZTO registered?

YR59 ZTO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 ZTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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