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GU59 MWD

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,583 mi
Last recorded120,583 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 120,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 120,583 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 108,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 100,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 100,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,467 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edge

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 87,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 80,851 miles

Condensation in N/s/ headlight

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/f tyure wearing on outer edge

Rear discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 60,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,914 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,659 miles

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

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

Slight lip on front discs and corrosion

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 MWD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

GU59 MWD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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