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GR59 LEW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,855 mi
Last recorded51,855 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR59 LEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,855 miles

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

under-trays & engine bay covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,181 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,181 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,685 miles

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,428 miles

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

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

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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GR59 LEW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GR59 LEW, 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 GR59 LEW registered?

GR59 LEW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is GR59 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR59 LEW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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