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BJ59 KXE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,113 mi
Last recorded48,113 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 48,113 miles

Manufacturer undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 45,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,733 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 38,329 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

manufacture under tray's fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,798 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 29 Oct 2018 29,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,271 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 14,612 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 8,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KXE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ59 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

BJ59 KXE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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