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GU59 HJC

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 HJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 115,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2025 107,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,803 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,800 miles

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER AND INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,059 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

front tyres starting to wear on outer shoulders

n/s/r tyre cut and perished in tread

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and cut in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 61,051 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,291 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,291 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,747 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,473 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres void of tread on outer edges

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 HJC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJC, 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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GU59 HJC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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