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FA51 JES

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,458 mi
Last recorded105,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 JES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 105,458 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 101,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,404 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 101,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2023 94,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,987 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,150 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,150 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread area

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,073 miles

offside front tyre starting to scrub on outer and inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,919 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,723 miles

Emissions too low to detect

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,323 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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FA51 JES is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FA51 JES, 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

How do I check the history of FA51 JES?

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What year was FA51 JES registered?

FA51 JES is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is FA51 JES safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 JES 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.

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