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GK59 UTW

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,014 mi
Last recorded136,014 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 UTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 132,179 miles

DPF flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front passenger door handle loose but still opens door

Registration plate lights dim

Fail 1 Mar 2023 132,179 miles

DPF flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door handle loose but still opens door

Registration plate lights dim

Pass 10 Mar 2022 128,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

park brake only just passed brake test 16%

Pass 8 Mar 2021 126,372 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

little handbrake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2021 126,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

little handbrake travel

Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 105,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 205/50v17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50v17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges 205/50v17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50v17 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2016 85,629 miles

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

undertrays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,118 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,118 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,888 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 UTW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK59 UTW, 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 GK59 UTW registered?

GK59 UTW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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