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BJ09 EUV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,685 mi
Last recorded41,685 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 EUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 41,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 41,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,256 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 39,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 38,275 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,329 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 36,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50rf17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50rf 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre inner side wall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,577 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

tyres low

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,906 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cuts to tread area 205 50r17 r/flat

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on edges 205 50r17

Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 21,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wear on edge 205 50r17

Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,737 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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BJ09 EUV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ09 EUV, 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 BJ09 EUV registered?

BJ09 EUV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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