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DN59 JXJ

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 JXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,212 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 112,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,731 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 111,718 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff noisy

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,615 miles

A mixture of run flat & non run flat Tyres fitted

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,700 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 94,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,769 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 79,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 56,716 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,376 miles

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

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

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

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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DN59 JXJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN59 JXJ, 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 DN59 JXJ registered?

DN59 JXJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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The MOT history for DN59 JXJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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