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EA09 JFY

2009 BMW 116

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 JFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 92,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,572 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 89,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 84,680 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,752 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,752 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,564 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 38,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fromnt tyres worn on eddgs x 2

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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EA09 JFY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,598cc 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 EA09 JFY, 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 EA09 JFY registered?

EA09 JFY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2009.

Is EA09 JFY safe to buy?

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