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T40 CGC

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

194,454 mi
Last recorded194,454 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 CGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 194,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 194,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 190,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 186,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 181,712 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 165,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 153,944 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 149,705 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,527 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,643 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 101,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,551 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,001 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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T40 CGC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T40 CGC, 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 T40 CGC registered?

T40 CGC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is T40 CGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 CGC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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