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DG09 NHY

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,054 mi
Last recorded153,054 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 NHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 153,054 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 140,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,700 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 128,699 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect o/s+n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,163 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2022 108,497 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s+n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,056 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,891 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,651 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,698 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 14,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DG09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG09 NHY, 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 DG09 NHY registered?

DG09 NHY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is DG09 NHY safe to buy?

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