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GF09 VHJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,360 mi
Last recorded141,360 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 141,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 141,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 141,320 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 130,989 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 130,989 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,381 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 113,696 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 113,696 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front worn/undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracking on outer edge but still forming a seal

Fail 2 Nov 2018 105,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front worn/undercut (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracking on outer edge but still forming a seal

Pass 2 Nov 2017 96,898 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 96,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,579 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,579 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 81,435 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2015 72,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,464 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked between tread

Pass 30 May 2013 50,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 50,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,593 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 38,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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GF09 VHJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF09 VHJ, 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 GF09 VHJ registered?

GF09 VHJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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