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GV59 OLU

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,663 mi
Last recorded95,663 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 OLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,099 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front temporary repair has been carried out to the headlight mounts by the presenter. at time test secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leak

Rear surface corrosion rear axle and floorpan area

Fail 12 Dec 2020 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leak

Rear surface corrosion rear axle and floorpan area

Pass 23 Nov 2019 67,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 43,391 miles

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

emissions too low to register

Pass 3 Dec 2016 34,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,880 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 26,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 23,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 19,028 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 OLU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

GV59 OLU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is GV59 OLU safe to buy?

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