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HV59 XGF

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,532 mi
Last recorded98,532 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 96,265 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,459 miles

Offside Rear registration lamp very dim

Fail 15 Nov 2023 93,298 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear registration lamp very dim

Pass 23 Nov 2022 90,588 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( joint ) (6.1.2 (a))

engine and under trays fitted

general surface corrosion throughout lower parts of the vehicle

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Nov 2022 90,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ( joint ) (6.1.2 (a))

engine and under trays fitted

general surface corrosion throughout lower parts of the vehicle

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Nov 2021 87,266 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,711 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,966 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 72,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 60,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,774 miles

Front tyres both have slight wear on inner edges and slight age perishing

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,876 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 38,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 30,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 21,633 miles

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

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 XGF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

HV59 XGF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is HV59 XGF safe to buy?

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