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GV59 EPC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,012 mi
Last recorded97,012 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 EPC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,012 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,138 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back row not tested ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 77,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,768 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 72,768 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,544 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 68,543 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,172 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2016 52,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,287 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 45,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,861 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 20,635 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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GV59 EPC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV59 EPC, 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 GV59 EPC registered?

GV59 EPC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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