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HJ59 LVP

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,765 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 109,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 105,932 miles

Fuel cap missing anti theft fitted

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,822 miles

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

handbrake just meets limit

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2023 100,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

HAND BRAKE JUST MEETS LIMIT

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,433 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 77,657 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,318 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 30,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,522 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 LVP is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ59 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

HJ59 LVP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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