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GU59 WLZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,667 mi
Last recorded125,667 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,667 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 125,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,753 miles

Front Inner brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge of the tread

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Rear tyres worn to wear indicator bars.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,652 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,650 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,593 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 WLZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

GU59 WLZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is GU59 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 WLZ shows 9 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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