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EF59 GHX

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,425 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 72,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 71,864 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 66,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 61,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 46,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,377 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,965 miles

o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,395 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,524 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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EF59 GHX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF59 GHX, 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

How do I check the history of EF59 GHX?

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What year was EF59 GHX registered?

EF59 GHX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is EF59 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 GHX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF59 GHX have outstanding finance?

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