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HV59 UTS

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,835 mi
Last recorded70,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 UTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,835 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged but still readable

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Washer weak but still clearing windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,891 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

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

Offside Front Suspect windscreen washer fluid pipe or connector leaking from within inner wing

Offside Windscreen washer poor but still provides sufficient fluid.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,078 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 42,078 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,994 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + wearing inner edge + starting to crack ans perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm + wearing inner edge + starting to crack ans perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,022 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 27,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,941 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 21,206 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

top and bottom engine covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2016 21,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine kept going into limp mode due high lambda under high revs test not completed (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced under rbt test n0 effort from nsr when brakes run together (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

top and bottom engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres badly cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2014 15,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres badly cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no. plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 UTS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTS, 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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HV59 UTS is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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