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FX59 HRE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,397 mi
Last recorded157,397 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 HRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 157,397 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward ar, back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 157,395 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached forward arm bolt loose (marked yellow ) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward ar, back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 147,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor cable tied to suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 147,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor cable tied to suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 137,561 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,899 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 122,888 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,654 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 116,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 106,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 97,116 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 86,841 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 76,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 66,030 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 29 May 2014 57,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see all pad life

Pass 15 Feb 2014 53,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 39,617 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,901 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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FX59 HRE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX59 HRE, 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 FX59 HRE registered?

FX59 HRE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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