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GK59 ZXB

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 ZXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 56,810 miles

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

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

damage to offside bodywork

front exhaust section is loose

Fail 7 Sep 2021 56,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside 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))

damage to offside bodywork

front exhaust section is loose

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,962 miles

Child seat fitted in Nearside rear of car appears loose.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 38,898 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted in Nearside rear of car appears loose.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,934 miles

OSR tyre nail

Pass 20 Aug 2016 28,532 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 28,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 22,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 22,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,672 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,918 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 17,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge, almost to cords

Pass 3 Sep 2012 13,188 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 ZXB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

GK59 ZXB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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