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GJ59 VTC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,974 mi
Last recorded111,974 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,604 miles

Engine noisy/rattle on emissions fast idle test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 108,604 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,060 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 107,060 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 104,153 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,104 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,509 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 84,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,390 miles

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.

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 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.

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