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EA09 HXN

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 HXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,875 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 92,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,678 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 84,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong D/O/R (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 73,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 73,516 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,432 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 56,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 50,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 50,019 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 41,076 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 41,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA09 HXN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA09 HXN, 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 EA09 HXN registered?

EA09 HXN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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