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GJ09 XBB

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,940 mi
Last recorded137,940 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 XBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,940 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the inboard to outboard upper arm at the top of the hub has slight play in the inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 105,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 98,758 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,393 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,115 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

emissions too clean

n/s/r tyre well cracked and worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,152 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,141 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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GJ09 XBB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJ09 XBB, 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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GJ09 XBB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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