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GY09 NJX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 NJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 120,480 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 120,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,051 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear parking brake has limited reserved travel

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,151 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,688 miles

sheilds and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,953 miles

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 17 Feb 2017 96,953 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,864 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 3 Feb 2016 86,864 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

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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GY09 NJX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY09 NJX, 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 GY09 NJX registered?

GY09 NJX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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