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HJ59 XSU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,081 mi
Last recorded64,081 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,081 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 64,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 61,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned and bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 54,913 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,705 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 48,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 335,543 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 24,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XSU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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