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GJ09 WWU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 WWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 117,012 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel... It would appear the braking system requires either adjustment or repair...

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight has water ingress on the inside of the lens... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight has water ingress on the inside of the lens... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking block displaced & damaged along with damage to the offside lower sill cover...

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads look to be wearing low but they are not clearly visible during test... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 117,012 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel... It would appear the braking system requires either adjustment or repair...

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight has water ingress on the inside of the lens... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight has water ingress on the inside of the lens... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking block displaced & damaged along with damage to the offside lower sill cover...

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads look to be wearing low but they are not clearly visible during test... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 109,762 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,970 miles

Offside front jacking block missing and skirt damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front jacking block missing and skirt damaged

Pass 30 May 2019 80,358 miles

Offside Front jacking point rubber block missing and skirting damaged

Fail 30 May 2019 80,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking point rubber block missing and skirting damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,043 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 60,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ09 WWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ09 WWU, 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 GJ09 WWU registered?

GJ09 WWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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