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YY09 FZJ

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,679 mi
Last recorded84,679 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 84,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 25 Jan 2025 84,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

slight condensation in nearside headlamp

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2024 76,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'rose' joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside water ingress to headlamp

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,268 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 63,246 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,245 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 55,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 52,817 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 38,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 33,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,660 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 18,674 miles

Emissions to clean to obtain a reading

Pass 14 May 2012 14,695 miles

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nsf tyre worn on inner and outter edges

osf tyre worn on inner and outter edges

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 FZJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YY09 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

YY09 FZJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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