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HV59 EJE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,757 mi
Last recorded58,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 EJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,757 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 57,344 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 57,344 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 54,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 54,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,669 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,784 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,872 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,275 miles

Both front brake discs outer faces are badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,178 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,243 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 23,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,264 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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HV59 EJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV59 EJE, 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 HV59 EJE registered?

HV59 EJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is HV59 EJE safe to buy?

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