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AJ59 WJF

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,842 mi
Last recorded75,842 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 WJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 75,842 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 75,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,454 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 69,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 63,728 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 63,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,628 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 54,628 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked between tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 43,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked between tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,892 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 35,892 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,157 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,383 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 3 Nov 2014 26,896 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 28 Oct 2013 24,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,870 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 WJF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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