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GF59 HFN

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,255 mi
Last recorded148,255 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 HFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 148,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall been in contact, condition scored/grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 146,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall been in contact, condition scored/grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,133 miles

Offside Rear jacking block is missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking block is missing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 140,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking block is missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear jacking block is missing

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,005 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 135,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to dpf/fumey (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in "b" (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking pad missing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,308 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wiper blade streaking[WBFM0020]

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 118,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose ***securing bolt insecure*** (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WBFM0020 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage ***passenger door*** (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage ***bumper jutting out*** (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges/out of shape***205/50R17-89V/W RSC***

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wiper blade streaking[WBFM0020]

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,944 miles

slight movement at n/s/r hub/suspension area

Fail 1 Sep 2016 99,944 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight movement at n/s/r hub/suspension area

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 60,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,882 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HFN is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GF59 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

GF59 HFN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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