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DN59 GFZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 GFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 90,743 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear sub frame, suspension and under body rusty

slight play in o/s/r and n/s/r top suspension

Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,025 miles

rear suspension rusty

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play both rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,882 miles

slight play o/s/r and n/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,621 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,948 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 70,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to o/s/r light unit not affecting emitted light

Fail 23 Jun 2020 68,635 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight damage to o/s/r light unit not affecting emitted light

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,944 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

wiper smearing screen

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,011 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing parts

Fail 8 Aug 2018 47,930 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing parts

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,118 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2015 32,941 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 26,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,121 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)

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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DN59 GFZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DN59 GFZ, 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 DN59 GFZ registered?

DN59 GFZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is DN59 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN59 GFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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