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GK59 OBR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 OBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 May 2024 44,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 40,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 36,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,571 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 8,737 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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GK59 OBR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GK59 OBR, 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 GK59 OBR registered?

GK59 OBR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is GK59 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK59 OBR shows 13 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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