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HV59 XGK

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,140 mi
Last recorded109,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,140 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 104,170 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 94,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 94,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 82,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread but not to cords

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 67,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in tread but not to cords

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,463 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,389 miles

rear number plate just starting to delaminate

undertrays fitted

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 XGK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XGK, 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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What year was HV59 XGK registered?

HV59 XGK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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