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GV59 EPF

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,595 mi
Last recorded93,595 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 EPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 93,595 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2024 86,551 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre edges wearing slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor castleation on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has minor castleation on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,507 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 48,034 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,416 miles

too few smoke emissions emitted to trigger smoke test (no print out possible)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 40,416 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

too few smoke emissions emitted to trigger smoke test (no print out possible)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low on edges but has a feature designed to wear before remainder of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see all brake pipes & brake components to test

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 EPF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV59 EPF, 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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GV59 EPF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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