MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine noisy/rattle on emissions fast idle test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine noisy/rattle on emissions fast idle test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet stiff to open (catch stiff)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ59 VTC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?
GJ59 VTC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.
Is GJ59 VTC safe to buy?
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