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HV59 LJE

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 LJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,908 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 97,908 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 94,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 93,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,802 miles

Nearside wiper blade not clearing part of the windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 45,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,194 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,092 miles

tread wearing low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,092 miles

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

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

tread wearing low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

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 LJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HV59 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

HV59 LJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2009.

Is HV59 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 LJE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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