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GU59 GXA

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,113 mi
Last recorded70,113 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,113 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,501 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 68,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,486 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,753 miles

Offside rear tyre inner wall slightly damaged/scuffed.

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 63,194 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 63,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,582 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,579 miles

Offside Rear 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 obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,199 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in inner wall.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 58,258 miles

Offside front tyre has cracks in outer tread.

Pass 2 Sep 2017 56,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,815 miles

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

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

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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GU59 GXA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU59 GXA, 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 GU59 GXA registered?

GU59 GXA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is GU59 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 GXA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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