MOT Status
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147,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction SMALL DAMAGE VTO GLASS (3.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM MIRROR ()
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PROP SHAFT REAR MTG SLIGHTLY SPILT
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction SMALL DAMAGE VTO GLASS (3.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM MIRROR ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE PARK BRAKE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PROP SHAFT REAR MTG SLIGHTLY SPILT
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad wear warning light on dashboard
brake pad wear warning light on dashboard indicating a fault
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF59 XZP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 XZP, 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 XZP registered?
GF59 XZP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.
Is GF59 XZP safe to buy?
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