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HJ59 WWY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 85,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 85,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 82,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,890 miles

o/s/r brake pad beginning to get low

Pass 3 Aug 2021 64,993 miles

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

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

interior mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre on limit outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,620 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer CV gaitor deteriorating

Windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

stone chip in zone "a" below 10mm

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,817 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,402 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,033 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 WWY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WWY, 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 WWY registered?

HJ59 WWY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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