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GV09 MZU

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 MZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,998 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing/cracking

n/s/r shock misting of oil

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

rear pads low 2mm

Fail 14 Nov 2023 142,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reconnected washer pipe and topped up bottle (3.5 (a))

both front brake flexi hoses perishing/cracking

n/s/r shock misting of oil

o/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

rear pads low 2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2022 130,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,774 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced x2 wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 79,915 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,695 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads and worn on edges

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads and worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,175 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads and worn on edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking between treads and worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 60,835 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 60,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2014 42,012 miles

all tyres showing signs of age--shallow cracks running around tread of all tyres

n/s/r tyre tread worn low at inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2014 42,012 miles

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

all tyres showing signs of age--shallow cracks running around tread of all tyres

n/s/r tyre tread worn low at inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,551 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 24,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres have age cracks in center tread.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear tyres have age cracks and low tread on inner edges.

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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GV09 MZU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV09 MZU, 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 GV09 MZU registered?

GV09 MZU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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