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HJ59 LWY

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 91,198 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,760 miles

Nearside headlamp condensated

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

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2018 82,367 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 82,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,334 miles

EML light on

both rear tyres cracking but cords not exposed

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,463 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 63,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,417 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,548 miles

o/s/r handbrake performance weak.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,291 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 LWY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

HJ59 LWY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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