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YT59 RMZ

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,389 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 85,666 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,455 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,970 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,044 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,015 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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YT59 RMZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 YT59 RMZ, 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 YT59 RMZ registered?

YT59 RMZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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