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YS09 GZP

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

170,853 mi
Last recorded170,853 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 GZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 170,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Jun 2025 165,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 157,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 139,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust clamp loose. Connection to flex pipe (exhaust slightly insecure not likely to become detached from vehicle)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 139,380 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs looking at asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,313 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,424 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front linkages have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just locked off on brake tester

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,617 miles

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

Offside front tyre perishing and wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,375 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,478 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)

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,167 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)

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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YS09 GZP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YS09 GZP, 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 YS09 GZP registered?

YS09 GZP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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