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EJ59 JVW

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 101,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 98,854 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 91,574 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 84,348 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 80,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,158 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,643 miles

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

engine covers // under trayes fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,321 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside front seat.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,109 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,984 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 39,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,031 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 JVW is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

EJ59 JVW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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