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VN59 DOJ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 98,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

tpms light on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 97,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,052 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,052 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,475 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,811 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,951 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,940 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 26,909 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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VN59 DOJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN59 DOJ, 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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VN59 DOJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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