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WJ59 CJV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 CJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 137,234 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 111,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,105 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,014 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Recommend adjustment of parking brake

Runflat tyres not fitted

Slight smearing to front wipers

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 195/55/16 87h (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Recommend adjustment of parking brake

Runflat tyres not fitted

Slight smearing to front wipers

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 195/55/16 87h (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,008 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,360 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,204 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,517 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,577 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,834 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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WJ59 CJV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ59 CJV, 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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WJ59 CJV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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