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GF59 BYY

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,559 mi
Last recorded31,559 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 BYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 31,559 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap o'ring perished

Pass 26 Sep 2024 30,217 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 24,751 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,326 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 20,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,989 miles

engine cover & under trey fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,896 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 5,373 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 3,871 miles

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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GF59 BYY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF59 BYY, 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 GF59 BYY registered?

GF59 BYY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is GF59 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 BYY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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