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GY09 DFO

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 DFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 97,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,138 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,931 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perrised

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,474 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 22,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,354 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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GY09 DFO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY09 DFO, 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 GY09 DFO registered?

GY09 DFO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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