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HJ59 LXR

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 148,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s + o\s worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 141,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2023 135,587 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 130,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 121,732 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,929 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,965 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 61,965 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,610 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,928 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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HJ59 LXR is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,766cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 101,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ59 LXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ59 LXR registered?

HJ59 LXR is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ59 LXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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