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HN59 LJU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 LJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 146,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 124,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,296 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,694 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 105,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,178 miles

Offside Front perished

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre pressure monitoring system fault light illuminated

vehicle emissions too clean to check

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,875 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and offside rear pad wear wires disconnected

tyre pressure monitoring system fault light illuminated

vehicle emissions too clean to check

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,029 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 LJU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

HN59 LJU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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