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GF59 XZG

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 XZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,710 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 101,681 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust/Turbo area leak engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 99,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,189 miles

Nearside Front n/s mirror not useable

exhaust catalyst not support/bolts missing

Fail 1 Mar 2023 87,363 miles

Exhaust system insecure Broken at cat/flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake wear indicator light on on dash.

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Under body covers fitted.

various suspension components deteriorated.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,594 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror/glass damage ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,127 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,066 miles

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,758 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs wearing thin

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,900 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on outside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XZG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XZG, 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

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What year was GF59 XZG registered?

GF59 XZG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is GF59 XZG safe to buy?

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