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GJ59 XYP

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 96,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Also perished 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Also has nail near sidewall 245/40/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Also perished 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Also has nail near sidewall 245/40/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,217 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 95,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,402 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 80,402 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thread pilling off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,536 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,518 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,562 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 45,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,683 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 27,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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 XYP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

GJ59 XYP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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