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AJ59 RLU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,257 mi
Last recorded59,257 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,257 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,356 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,285 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 38,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 27,383 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 27,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,100 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,048 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 RLU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

AJ59 RLU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is AJ59 RLU safe to buy?

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