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GL09 JFF

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,447 mi
Last recorded88,447 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 JFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,686 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 80,684 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,341 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear inner (control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2021 74,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear inner (control arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,302 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 70,341 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outstanding bmw safety recall on vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,938 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Offside Rear tyre worn -approx.3mm tread left.

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,673 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 45,502 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 45,135 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,608 miles

nearside and offside front tyres very badly worn on edges

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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GL09 JFF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL09 JFF, 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 GL09 JFF registered?

GL09 JFF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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