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GY09 KSE

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,850 mi
Last recorded17,850 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 KSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 17,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 17,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 17,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 17,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 16,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 16,230 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 16,230 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 15,556 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,043 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2017 13,934 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 13,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 12,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 12,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 11,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 9,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 7,961 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 6,002 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 5,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 KSE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GY09 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

GY09 KSE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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