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BJ59 LSN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,183 mi
Last recorded38,183 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 LSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 38,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 35,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,729 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 33,726 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 31,686 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,250 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,182 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 25,317 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,664 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 LSN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ59 LSN registered?

BJ59 LSN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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