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BJ59 KWP

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,250 mi
Last recorded137,250 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 137,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 130,144 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 130,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,379 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 123,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 117,431 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,416 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 103,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,024 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,919 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,073 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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BJ59 KWP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ59 KWP, 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 BJ59 KWP registered?

BJ59 KWP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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