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CA59 CJV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 CJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 97,270 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 97,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:14 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2:31mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,753 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,250 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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CA59 CJV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA59 CJV, 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 CA59 CJV registered?

CA59 CJV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is CA59 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA59 CJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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