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BG09 CJG

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,821 mi
Last recorded96,821 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 CJG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,964 miles

Exhaust flexi worn and system resting on plastic undertray

Fail 4 Apr 2024 81,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi worn and system resting on plastic undertray

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 54,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,263 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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BG09 CJG is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 BG09 CJG, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG09 CJG registered?

BG09 CJG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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