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GV58 FVA

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 FVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,835 miles

off side front brake hose splitting slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 125,877 miles

Offside Rear park brake low %

Pass 31 Dec 2021 120,955 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,050 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 83,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on edges

Offside Front tyre starting to perish on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,648 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted nearside & offside,unable to fully inspect both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,514 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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GV58 FVA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GV58 FVA, 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 GV58 FVA registered?

GV58 FVA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is GV58 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 FVA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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