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GJ59 TJY

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,232 mi
Last recorded139,232 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 TJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,525 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 117,525 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,319 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,289 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,431 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,481 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 TJY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ59 TJY, 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 GJ59 TJY registered?

GJ59 TJY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is GJ59 TJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 TJY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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