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GX59 DWU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,965 mi
Last recorded124,965 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 DWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 124,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 119,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,071 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2023 114,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,470 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,461 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,166 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 71,886 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,500 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 62,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 58,362 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge.

Fail 17 May 2016 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (run flat) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 14 May 2015 54,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers are smearing

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R Tyre has various cuts in, cracking and wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 54,211 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers are smearing

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R Tyre has various cuts in, cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 50,362 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on edges (steped tyres) and spliting

lip on rear discs

Pass 16 May 2013 45,699 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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GX59 DWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GX59 DWU, 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 GX59 DWU registered?

GX59 DWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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