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DE09 HFC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,115 mi
Last recorded86,115 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 HFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 86,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,797 miles

Both nearside and offside rear brake hose clips corroded and weak.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Low tyre pressure warning light on.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside, Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

both n/s and o/s central brake hose clips very corroded advise replacements

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,428 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,656 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,790 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,587 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,160 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,839 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 27,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,041 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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DE09 HFC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE09 HFC, 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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DE09 HFC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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