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YP09 HCJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 HCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 138,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and oversills fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 131,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055017(run flat) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and oversills fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 122,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 114,345 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 101,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,899 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 77,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 58,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,481 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 6,158 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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YP09 HCJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YP09 HCJ, 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 YP09 HCJ registered?

YP09 HCJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YP09 HCJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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