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GU59 MVD

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 99,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm has slight in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 93,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm has slight in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Control arm has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 84,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 79,183 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 79,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,504 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 72,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 59,801 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 56,229 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2019 56,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

power steering intermittently not operating as intended

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,073 miles

Offside rear tyre on limit

both front tyres poor condition perished/ wearing edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,720 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 36,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,116 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 20,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 20,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/r tyre has cut in tread down to cords but not exceeding 25mm in length

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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