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G8 GHO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,793 mi
Last recorded34,793 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 34,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 33,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 29,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 27,981 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 22,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 20,622 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 18,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 16,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 15,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,938 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 10,360 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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G8 GHO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 G8 GHO, 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 G8 GHO registered?

G8 GHO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is G8 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 GHO 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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