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BJ09 OLP

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,227 mi
Last recorded111,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,227 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Adjustment required

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,429 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 88,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,086 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 77,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,870 miles

Rear washer jet not hitting screen

Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

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 OLP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

BJ09 OLP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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