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EX59 JFJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 JFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,727 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,362 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Advise to change (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Advise to change. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,185 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 72,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,250 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,382 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,392 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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EX59 JFJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EX59 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX59 JFJ registered?

EX59 JFJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is EX59 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 JFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX59 JFJ have outstanding finance?

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