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GU59 GZV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 GZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 91,570 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged and insecure

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 91,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted - adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wiring damaged and insecure

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 87,230 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,528 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated and loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm / inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,907 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,674 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Only tyre on vehicle that is a run on flat, all others are standard

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,000 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,977 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 28,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 20,639 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 GZV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU59 GZV, 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 GU59 GZV registered?

GU59 GZV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for GU59 GZV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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