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GV59 CVX

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,442 mi
Last recorded154,442 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 CVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 154,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 154,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pin holed at rear of flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

parking brake efficiency on minimum of 16%

Pass 30 Jan 2024 151,136 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 151,135 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 149,379 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 149,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 147,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,731 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,753 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 131,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,983 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 122,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,703 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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GV59 CVX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GV59 CVX, 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 GV59 CVX registered?

GV59 CVX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is GV59 CVX safe to buy?

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