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HN09 XWF

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 XWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 105,681 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,667 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,930 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 May 2021 80,941 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 80,941 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 76,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,181 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2019 71,164 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play also in inner track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low slight damage on outer light bracket. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 3 May 2018 66,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

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

Fail 3 May 2018 66,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres worn to 3mm

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 56,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,088 miles

Offside Rear slight fluctuation on disc.

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

under cover's fitted obscuring view of component's.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 37,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 31,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,303 miles

Both rear tyres approching wear bars

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre low on tread outer edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres approching wear bars

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre low on tread outer edge

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 22,759 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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HN09 XWF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HN09 XWF, 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 HN09 XWF registered?

HN09 XWF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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