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GV09 EOJ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,277 mi
Last recorded129,277 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,259 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 112,487 miles

1/ handbrake reading just met

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 106,782 miles

Offside Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged not leaking

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 94,154 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 94,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 81,919 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 66,864 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,426 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted .unable to check all parts

Nail in N/S/F tyre .and is leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,684 miles

Emissions to low to test .this is not a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,741 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 32,739 miles

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault ]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV09 EOJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GV09 EOJ, 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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GV09 EOJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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