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YS09 HPZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS09 HPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 126,974 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 126,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,988 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Re-test carried out by C L Powell

Fail 14 Sep 2022 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake sensor adrift

Offside Front fog light adrift

Fail 14 Nov 2020 110,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake sensor adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog light adrift

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,177 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,971 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 40,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,199 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,796 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,834 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 HPZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YS09 HPZ, 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 YS09 HPZ registered?

YS09 HPZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is YS09 HPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS09 HPZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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