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HN59 BVK

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,659 mi
Last recorded208,659 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 BVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 208,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads 2mm approx, close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 12 Oct 2018 198,728 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 190,290 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2017 190,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 171,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 146,491 miles

engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 146,491 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe broke. (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and under covers obscuring view of component's.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 146,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi broken (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 12,707 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 101,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,606 miles

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

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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HN59 BVK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HN59 BVK, 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 HN59 BVK registered?

HN59 BVK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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