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YB09 GLJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,221 mi
Last recorded106,221 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 106,221 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to front bumper but no sharp edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 2 Apr 2025 103,123 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 103,123 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 100kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 70kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,856 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 85,072 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,131 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,621 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,100 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 68,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,284 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 34,372 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,729 miles

Nail into osr tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YB09 GLJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB09 GLJ, 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 YB09 GLJ registered?

YB09 GLJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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