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G59 JEY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,155 mi
Last recorded14,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG59 JEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 14,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 13,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 12,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 10,802 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 9,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 7,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 7,221 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 6,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 5,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 4,407 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 3,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 3,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 2,268 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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G59 JEY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G59 JEY, 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 G59 JEY registered?

G59 JEY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is G59 JEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G59 JEY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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