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AP09 BNJ

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,983 mi
Last recorded122,983 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,983 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 119,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 116,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 112,522 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 112,517 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 106,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 106,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,060 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,351 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 77,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,201 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 71,195 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 54,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,127 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 35,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 32,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 32,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,093 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,981 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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AP09 BNJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP09 BNJ, 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 AP09 BNJ registered?

AP09 BNJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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