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FG59 HRZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 HRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,151 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,072 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 97,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 94,688 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 90,643 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 84,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 80,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,111 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s park brake weak

rear tyre valves deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 74,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose ? (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

o/s park brake weak

rear tyre valves deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 74,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear tyre valves cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,327 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 12 Mar 2014 60,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2013 49,658 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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FG59 HRZ 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 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 FG59 HRZ, 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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FG59 HRZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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