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HJ59 LXS

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 97,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (second layer) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 97,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessive damage (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (second layer) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,199 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,544 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,720 miles

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 20 Jan 2022 85,620 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 85,620 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,676 miles

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

Front exhaust /dpf flexi joint deteriorated

Front reg plate damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,447 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on this vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on this vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,842 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front & offside rear cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2018 72,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 67,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 61,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,019 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,760 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LXS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 LXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ59 LXS registered?

HJ59 LXS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is HJ59 LXS safe to buy?

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