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CN59 HMH

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,095 mi
Last recorded97,095 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 HMH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,095 miles

DMF is vibrating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 96,909 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

DMF is vibrating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 91,766 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 91,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,095 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 75,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,672 miles

advise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit 205/50/17 run flat

advise front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,433 miles

front exhaust pipe slightly loose

Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,422 miles

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

front exhaust pipe slightly loose

Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,316 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,287 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 15 Jul 2013 30,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,022 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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CN59 HMH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CN59 HMH, 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 CN59 HMH registered?

CN59 HMH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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