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DN09 HZB

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 HZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,148 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake warning light on near side rear wire broken pads and fluid level appear ok

Pass 16 Oct 2023 106,278 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 100,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm, outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 90,176 miles

Emissions not tested due to flexi section excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat rear bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,395 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,026 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,477 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,737 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,600 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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DN09 HZB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DN09 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

DN09 HZB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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