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EJ59 JVT

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 126,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,921 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2021 101,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,709 miles

Plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 10 Jan 2020 92,709 miles

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

Plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,095 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 84,086 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,356 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on edges, no ply or cords exposed at present. Borderline

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on edges, no ply or cords exposed at present. Borderline

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,468 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection or underneath

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,141 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,628 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 28,586 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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EJ59 JVT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 EJ59 JVT, 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 EJ59 JVT registered?

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

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