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HY09 DNN

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 DNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 91,575 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 81,927 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,689 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,687 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,142 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,167 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edge no cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low edge no cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edge no cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 29,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 25,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,558 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

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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HY09 DNN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY09 DNN, 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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HY09 DNN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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