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YY09 BZO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,765 mi
Last recorded96,765 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 BZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,765 miles

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

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

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

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

both side brake pipe & front to rear suspension components corroded all

slight play in steering joints

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,483 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & front to rear suspension components corroded all

parking brake weak

slight play in steering joints

Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Fail 12 Nov 2022 77,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,377 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 68,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm, outer ball-joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near and offside (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,946 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler cap seal perished but not leaking ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,306 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 37,497 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 34,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Apr 2014 31,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 25,525 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn to 2-3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 obscuring some underside components

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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YY09 BZO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YY09 BZO, 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 YY09 BZO registered?

YY09 BZO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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