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K55 HXX

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 HXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 89,163 miles

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

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2023 85,961 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 82,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,324 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,586 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 62,660 miles

both front tyre treads deteriorated

engine & under covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components

Pass 11 May 2016 51,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 34,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,511 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,532 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 10,518 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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K55 HXX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K55 HXX, 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 K55 HXX registered?

K55 HXX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is K55 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 HXX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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