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HJ59 KXR

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,480 mi
Last recorded162,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 KXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 162,480 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 155,966 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 149,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 142,963 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 142,961 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top bush on hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 137,943 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

parking brake only just met requirements/adjustment/repair may be necessary

Pass 2 Jun 2021 131,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some items

light damage to o/s/r wheel arch

stone chips to windscreen

windscreen washers only just met minimum requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

accident damage to o/s rear wing

oil leak on differential

stone chips to windscreen

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Jun 2020 128,988 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

accident damage to o/s rear wing

oil leak on differential

stone chips to windscreen

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 May 2019 122,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

light body damage to o/s/r

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 May 2019 122,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

light body damage to o/s/r

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2018 108,493 miles

exhaust clamp fractured

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,173 miles

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

exhaust front pipe clamp fractured

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 17 May 2016 76,963 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,126 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 58,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,640 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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HJ59 KXR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ59 KXR, 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 HJ59 KXR registered?

HJ59 KXR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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