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DA59 GBZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,173 mi
Last recorded90,173 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 90,173 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,990 miles

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

engine covers + undertray fited

Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 68,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,314 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,222 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 49,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,772 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 39,772 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,249 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 27,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA59 GBZ, 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 DA59 GBZ registered?

DA59 GBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is DA59 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 GBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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