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EJ09 RYX

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,645 mi
Last recorded148,645 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 RYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 148,645 miles

tpms lamp is on

Pass 2 Jan 2025 133,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside inner pad wear sensor looks close (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover surface perishing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall surface damage slight wear outer edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Fail 2 Jan 2025 133,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both , drivers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside inner pad wear sensor looks close (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover surface perishing

Nearside Front tyre sidewall surface damage slight wear outer edge and has nail centre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm outer

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Fail 16 Jan 2024 120,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm outer

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

hand brake needs adjustment on shoes

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,275 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section from DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,285 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 69,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,313 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,279 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,613 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 50,984 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 50,983 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,539 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

rear brake pads close to min limit

Pass 31 May 2013 40,722 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn bald on the outer edge

Fail 25 May 2013 40,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn bald on the outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,411 miles

off side front tyre cracking in treads

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 RYX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ09 RYX, 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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EJ09 RYX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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