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G15 LJT

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 LJT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 121,144 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,820 miles

Front exhaust loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,081 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,049 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,237 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,384 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,582 miles

Front tyres in poor condition and worn on the outside 205/50/17 89v

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 47,582 miles

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

Front tyres in poor condition and worn on the outside 205/50/17 89v

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,975 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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G15 LJT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G15 LJT, 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 G15 LJT registered?

G15 LJT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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