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DN09 HPY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 HPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder / nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,001 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 79,144 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 79,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,271 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 74,179 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 67,641 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 61,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,320 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 27,037 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 27,037 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DN09 HPY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN09 HPY, 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 DN09 HPY registered?

DN09 HPY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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