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HW09 HSL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 HSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 48,251 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 48,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 48,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,092 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 46,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 44,835 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 44,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,810 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,229 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 32,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,408 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 22,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 17,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,815 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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HW09 HSL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HW09 HSL, 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 HW09 HSL registered?

HW09 HSL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is HW09 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 HSL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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