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GY09 WNU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 WNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 73,346 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 73,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 70,570 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 70,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 63,911 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 63,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 53,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 53,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,148 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 36,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,212 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,684 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 WNU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY09 WNU registered?

GY09 WNU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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