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EF59 GHZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,992 mi
Last recorded122,992 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 122,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 118,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 109,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 100,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 707,747 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 70,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp slightly insecure.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,191 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,160 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,254 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 17,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts in nearside front tyre tread and sidewall not to cords

Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cuts in nearside front tyre tread and sidewall not to cords

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 GHZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

EF59 GHZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is EF59 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 GHZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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