MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
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
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
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
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EF59 GHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF59 GHV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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