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HJ59 ZWM

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,527 mi
Last recorded53,527 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,527 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,767 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 52,764 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 50,524 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 50,524 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,238 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door handle damaged

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,006 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,042 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,608 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 ZWM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

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

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