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GV09 HSY

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,932 mi
Last recorded125,932 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 HSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 125,932 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 115,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 115,405 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,186 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 894,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,507 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,631 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

both side rear tyre treads getting low on inside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,631 miles

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

Oil leak from engine ()

both side rear tyre treads getting low on inside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,032 miles

Front both tyres worn inner and out edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,397 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 4,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GV09 HSY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV09 HSY, 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 GV09 HSY registered?

GV09 HSY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is GV09 HSY safe to buy?

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