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AJ59 RKE

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 77,451 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 77,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 64,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 64,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 55,250 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,350 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,802 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 21,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 17,586 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 12,590 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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AJ59 RKE 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 82.4%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

AJ59 RKE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is AJ59 RKE safe to buy?

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