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SW09 GJU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,108 mi
Last recorded127,108 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 GJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 127,108 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished but still effective

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

Nearside Front Play in strut top mount

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 127,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished but still effective

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

Nearside Front Play in strut top mount

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 118,331 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 118,324 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear low arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 108,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn more inner edge & tread going stepped

both rear tyres 3mm in middle

exhaust front flex coming apart

fuel cap seal starting to crack

offside handbrake not as good as nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,203 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,203 miles

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

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,940 miles

tpms lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,543 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under body trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 57,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted

Under body trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 52,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 41,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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SW09 GJU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SW09 GJU, 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 SW09 GJU registered?

SW09 GJU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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