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EA09 VKJ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,864 mi
Last recorded94,864 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 94,857 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 90,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,556 miles

plastic covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 40,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 33,337 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 33,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 28,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,468 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,788 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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EA09 VKJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 EA09 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

EA09 VKJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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