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SV59 JWF

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,754 mi
Last recorded106,754 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 JWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,754 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,825 miles

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm....on legal minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,076 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,076 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 55,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,677 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,728 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 43,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 36,633 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 36,633 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 31,606 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 31,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 26,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake warning light staying on

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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SV59 JWF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SV59 JWF, 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.

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What year was SV59 JWF registered?

SV59 JWF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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