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GJ59 XXO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,395 mi
Last recorded87,395 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 87,395 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,346 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 69,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,381 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 56,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s reading low imbalance 63% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,233 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 XXO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

GJ59 XXO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GJ59 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 XXO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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