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EJ59 JXR

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,878 mi
Last recorded116,878 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2025 116,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside of vehicle is corroded

Unable to check front wiper blade

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer casing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer casing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,794 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 107,794 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,576 miles

Front Tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2021 94,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,920 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire unattached to pad

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,503 miles

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

rear brake pad warning wire unattached to pad

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,655 miles

front number plate damaged (secure & can read ok)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,169 miles

Front number plate damaged

engine + floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,625 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 JXR is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 JXR, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ59 JXR registered?

EJ59 JXR is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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