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HN59 DHL

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,174 mi
Last recorded72,174 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 DHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 63,945 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 63,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,396 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,433 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,428 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition catalytic converter is missing (8.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested catalytic converter is missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,762 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 30,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 27,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 23,425 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 19,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 14,427 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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HN59 DHL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 HN59 DHL, 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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HN59 DHL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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