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YS09 HSD

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,151 mi
Last recorded85,151 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,151 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2024 83,126 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 83,109 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 76,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 76,106 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower heat shield loose,advise

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,644 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,107 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 58,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,543 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 52,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 35,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,542 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,070 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 HSD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

YS09 HSD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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