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GU59 MGO

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

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 87,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,703 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,285 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt has difficulty retracting

Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,746 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 44,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,136 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 30,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2014 20,245 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 20,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,727 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 MGO 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 MGO, 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 MGO?

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What year was GU59 MGO registered?

GU59 MGO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is GU59 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 MGO 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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