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EJ59 HNR

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,722 mi
Last recorded135,722 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 HNR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,219 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2024 121,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,245 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,003 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 97,997 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 93,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 93,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,004 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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EJ59 HNR is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ59 HNR, 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 EJ59 HNR registered?

EJ59 HNR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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