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HU52 MEG

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,662 mi
Last recorded136,662 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU52 MEG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 136,662 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 136,634 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Risk of damaging brake components (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Flexi clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Nearside front brake pad wear sensor broken (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin *REPLACE ASAP* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,823 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 124,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,739 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 108,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 101,063 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front brake discs worn + lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 65,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 56,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,479 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,935 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,670 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 37,668 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 23,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre slightly perrishing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2013 17,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 14,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside door window does not close.

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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HU52 MEG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HU52 MEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HU52 MEG registered?

HU52 MEG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2009.

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