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FY09 HHZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,654 mi
Last recorded103,654 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 HHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,498 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake pads are getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,954 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 77,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,657 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 73,657 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,319 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,912 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 63,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,377 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FY09 HHZ 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 93.8%.

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 FY09 HHZ, 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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FY09 HHZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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