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AJ59 JJU

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,987 mi
Last recorded123,987 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp luminosity slightly reduced.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 117,553 miles

Both sides front brake weathershield/backplates are moving due to corroded bolt holes, and partially scraping the discs.

Engine misfire and rough running. DTC in system.

Front position lamps and side repeaters, flicker dimly, briefly at start up.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking: Inside edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 117,553 miles

Both sides front brake weathershield/backplates are moving due to corroded bolt holes, and partially scraping the discs.

Engine misfire and rough running. DTC in system.

Front position lamps and side repeaters, flicker dimly, briefly at start up.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking: Inside edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 117,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Misfire causing engine management light to illuminate after a few min of running. Poor idle (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top mount no longer attached to shocker. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Holes to cord in centre tread area. 205/50RF17 89W Runflat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn inner edge and cracking badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear axle flexible hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 110,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,400 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,253 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 82,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,510 miles

engine pans

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 May 2017 58,018 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,738 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,525 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 44,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 36,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ59 JJU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ59 JJU, 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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AJ59 JJU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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