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DA59 GBO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,512 mi
Last recorded92,512 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 GBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 92,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 92,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 87,789 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 72,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 72,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner and outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 59,668 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 59,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,344 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi joint getting corroded

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,992 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge nail in tread

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges and deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,888 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,136 miles

emissions not detected.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,956 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,894 miles

strong advise rear tyres at minimum requirement

Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,859 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)

emissions clean

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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DA59 GBO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA59 GBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA59 GBO registered?

DA59 GBO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is DA59 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 GBO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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