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HV59 XWG

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,066 mi
Last recorded175,066 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 XWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 175,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 167,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limits 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2025 167,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limits 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2024 162,254 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre is 19 years old

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 162,178 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level above maximum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre is 19 years old

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 151,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 138,590 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative all (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 122,816 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 122,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 108,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,983 miles

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

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,912 miles

nearside front jacking pod missing

slight bind from offside rear brake

tpms light on

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2016 49,514 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,440 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 26,622 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 19,177 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 XWG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

HV59 XWG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is HV59 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 XWG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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