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EJ59 JVR

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 119,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 112,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,476 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn above drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,558 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 71,635 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front worn on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 71,482 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front worn on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,669 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,618 miles

Nearside 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)

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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EJ59 JVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EJ59 JVR, 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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EJ59 JVR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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