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EJ09 RXO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,382 mi
Last recorded163,382 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 RXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 163,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 163,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 152,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,608 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 144,608 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 142,041 miles

Offside Front flexy section of exhaust a little deteriorated, flexy to fixing ring seperated causing movement @ exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2021 137,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 137,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,922 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2019 131,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2018 122,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 105,313 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 4 May 2015 100,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,399 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engin to clean for smoke test

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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EJ09 RXO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ09 RXO, 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 EJ09 RXO registered?

EJ09 RXO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is EJ09 RXO safe to buy?

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