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GJ59 XYM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,476 mi
Last recorded139,476 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 136,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,740 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 67,733 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,991 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,719 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 XYM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

GJ59 XYM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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