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GJ56 JJE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,065 mi
Last recorded33,065 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 JJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 33,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 26,558 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 19,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 18,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 17,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing but not obstructing view of road (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 13,664 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 13,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,107 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 9,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 7,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,828 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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GJ56 JJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GJ56 JJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ56 JJE registered?

GJ56 JJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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