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YR59 ZVC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,304 mi
Last recorded73,304 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in the treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 48,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 37,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZVC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

YR59 ZVC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is YR59 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 ZVC shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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