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AJ59 RJZ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,418 mi
Last recorded151,418 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 151,418 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))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 141,402 miles

surface corrosion starting on rear subframe

Pass 22 Apr 2024 128,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 114,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 104,232 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise change soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 96,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Reluctor ring has signs of rubbing/wear (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring has signs of rubbing/wear (1.6 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,231 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,056 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,559 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 46,985 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RJZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

AJ59 RJZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is AJ59 RJZ safe to buy?

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