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HY09 EAP

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 EAP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 85,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,334 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 80,689 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and perished on thread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 80,689 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to blue dense smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard cat modified, tempered with internal product and re-welded (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and perished on thread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,672 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 68,181 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 61,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,963 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,531 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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HY09 EAP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EAP, 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 HY09 EAP registered?

HY09 EAP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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