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HY09 OYV

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,195 mi
Last recorded68,195 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 OYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 64,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,757 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 54,709 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 54,706 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,266 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,302 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 OYV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY09 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY09 OYV registered?

HY09 OYV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is HY09 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 OYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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