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BJ09 KTF

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 KTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 116,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,097 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,253 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 105,569 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Both rear shock absorbers corroded in areas

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and may require attention soon

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,667 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlight aim is on the lower limit

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front headlight aim is on the lower limit

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections on nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s)(areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,476 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))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor insecure

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,345 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 89,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,605 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 58,983 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 47,401 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wiring fouling on drive shaft (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 32,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,283 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 KTF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ09 KTF, 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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BJ09 KTF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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