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AK59 JWX

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,109 mi
Last recorded142,109 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 142,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 134,436 miles

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 129,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 120,168 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 120,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,969 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,924 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light on

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 30% imbalance on parking brake - advise clean and adjust

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 3 Feb 2017 110,747 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 30% imbalance on parking brake - advise clean and adjust

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2014 74,177 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,866 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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AK59 JWX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK59 JWX, 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 AK59 JWX registered?

AK59 JWX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is AK59 JWX safe to buy?

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