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EX09 GHH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,539 mi
Last recorded113,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 GHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 113,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,846 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front headlight have condensation behind lens

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,585 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,152 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight play in suspension

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight play in suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2019 90,268 miles

Engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,569 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor incorrectly fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2017 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,380 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 40,914 miles

child seat fitted to the offside rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,524 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2012 23,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage rear wheel rims.

damage tyre sidewalls.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,129 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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EX09 GHH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 EX09 GHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX09 GHH registered?

EX09 GHH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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