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GU59 GXV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 74,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 68,973 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 67,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 60,562 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 48,602 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,852 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 43,804 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,870 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,037 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 31,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,701 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 17,518 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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GU59 GXV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GXV, 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

How do I check the history of GU59 GXV?

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What year was GU59 GXV registered?

GU59 GXV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 GXV 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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