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JOE 949W

2019 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,781 mi
Last recorded46,781 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 949W
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 46,701 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 1.9 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 82,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 36,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 26,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 26,880 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,204 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 51,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near to worn limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 17,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,520 miles

Front brake discs worn on Edges, scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 43,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect No real resistance (5.3.2 (d))

Front brake discs worn on Edges, scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,003 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 21,932 miles

under trays fitted

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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JOE 949W is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOE 949W, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JOE 949W registered?

JOE 949W is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2019.

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