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YR09 NHH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,848 mi
Last recorded128,848 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 NHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,441 miles

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

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

emissions lambda reading near max req

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly to other rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 84,524 miles

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

Nearside Front wire adrift next to brake caliper

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 69,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 53,121 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 14 May 2012 40,363 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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YR09 NHH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR09 NHH, 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 YR09 NHH registered?

YR09 NHH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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