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T8 GEJ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,739 mi
Last recorded60,739 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 GEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 60,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,537 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,889 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 40,584 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracks outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracks sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 40,584 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracks outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracks sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,007 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,042 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 24,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 20,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,067 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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T8 GEJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 T8 GEJ, 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 T8 GEJ registered?

T8 GEJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is T8 GEJ safe to buy?

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