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GU59 YWA

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,747 mi
Last recorded90,747 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,381 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 86,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 80,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and worn smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,475 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 60,475 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror hanger and sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,393 miles

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

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,157 miles

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

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 YWA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

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

Is GU59 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 YWA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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