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YS09 HMU

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 HMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 85,503 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 85,503 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 81,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 81,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,652 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 52,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 52,197 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,664 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,113 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 38,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 28,393 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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YS09 HMU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YS09 HMU, 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 YS09 HMU registered?

YS09 HMU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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