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AJ59 JVT

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,618 mi
Last recorded85,618 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 85,618 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 81,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,284 miles

Offside Front headlight image vague

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,530 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,257 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,056 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,119 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,119 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)

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 JVT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JVT, 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 AJ59 JVT registered?

AJ59 JVT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ59 JVT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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