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GV59 HXE

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,541 mi
Last recorded115,541 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 HXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 115,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 115,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 109,551 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 109,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,092 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 73,806 miles

Emissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 68,339 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 68,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Miss fire due to possible coil pack failure spark plugs

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

Pass 24 May 2018 60,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 50,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 44,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2015 34,714 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 25,155 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,896 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HXE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

GV59 HXE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is GV59 HXE safe to buy?

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