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GU59 MJE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,852 mi
Last recorded94,852 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 94,852 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,032 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 55,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,892 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,404 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,572 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,402 miles

monitor front tyre wear on raised edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 MJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

GU59 MJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GU59 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 MJE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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