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FV59 HMK

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,396 mi
Last recorded81,396 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,382 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 81,381 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 65,890 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,978 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen not affecting driver's view

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 64,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,798 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,798 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

cut to nearside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,477 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 47,499 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 39,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,520 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FV59 HMK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV59 HMK, 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 FV59 HMK registered?

FV59 HMK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is FV59 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 HMK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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