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HJ59 VEP

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,824 mi
Last recorded154,824 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 154,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 154,824 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit/worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 144,398 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 144,381 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,468 miles

play in offside rear upper suspension arm inner rose joint

Pass 4 Aug 2021 135,861 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 135,861 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 126,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,514 miles

movement in offside rear upper rose bush

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,250 miles

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

all brake pads starting to get low

movement in offside rear upper suspension arm rose joint

Pass 19 Aug 2015 114,477 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VEP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VEP, 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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HJ59 VEP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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