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AE59 JNU

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 100,827 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper not working

Fail 7 Apr 2025 100,827 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper not working

Road wheel fixing missing All round (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,572 miles

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

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

did not lock on rear both hand brake

floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2021 96,473 miles

did not lock on rear hand brake

Pass 19 May 2020 88,758 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 61,676 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,036 miles

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

l.h.front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,831 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 19,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,550 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2012 15,558 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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AE59 JNU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE59 JNU, 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 AE59 JNU registered?

AE59 JNU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is AE59 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 JNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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