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FJ59 OVO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 OVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,860 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,905 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,903 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 33,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,475 miles

N/s front tyre worn outside edge

O/s front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,125 miles

Front wipers smearing

N/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

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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FJ59 OVO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FJ59 OVO, 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 FJ59 OVO registered?

FJ59 OVO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 OVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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