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GY09 KWF

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,068 mi
Last recorded90,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2025 90,068 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,135 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from welded repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken away from exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge. cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing. close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 73,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 70,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,012 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 55,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2014 37,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 29,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 29,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 24,216 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 KWF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWF, 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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GY09 KWF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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