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GV09 JFJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 JFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 97,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 97,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 84,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 84,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,193 miles

engine cover & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 63,019 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,835 miles

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 42,011 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 28,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,854 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 11,237 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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GV09 JFJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GV09 JFJ, 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 JFJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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