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GJ59 EGE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,012 mi
Last recorded175,012 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2022 175,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 163,220 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,414 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,807 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,533 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 100,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2013 86,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 86,377 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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GJ59 EGE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GJ59 EGE, 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 GJ59 EGE registered?

GJ59 EGE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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