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EF59 GHV

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 101,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2025 98,557 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 98,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,670 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 91,580 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2022 91,580 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,517 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2021 84,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall & wearing low

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 52,885 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Nov 2013 35,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF59 GHV is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF59 GHV, 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 EF59 GHV registered?

EF59 GHV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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