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AJ59 RNO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,390 mi
Last recorded149,390 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 RNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 149,390 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 149,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 137,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 137,648 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 128,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 122,925 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2018 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,052 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 27 Dec 2017 115,028 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2016 105,503 miles

run flat tyres fitted to rear and standard tyres fitted to front

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,966 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 95,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Dec 2014 79,696 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake disc's corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,041 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 RNO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNO, 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 RNO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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