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GV09 RYJ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,982 mi
Last recorded108,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,041 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,911 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 88,911 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,232 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,444 miles

number plate light lenses poor

some play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

some play in offside rear upper suspension arm bush

Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

number plate light lenses poor

some play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

some play in offside rear upper suspension arm bush

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,823 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

wiper performance not checked

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

o/s/r tyre worn

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 23 Jul 2018 54,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,722 miles

n/s/rb tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,369 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,568 miles

both rear and offside front tyres getting very low on tread on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2014 19,568 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres getting very low on tread on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 13,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 7,514 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 RYJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 GV09 RYJ, 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 GV09 RYJ registered?

GV09 RYJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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