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GY59 DBZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 81,699 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear advanced corossion of rear subframe evident

Fail 26 Apr 2022 78,385 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear advanced corossion of rear subframe evident

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2021 75,180 miles

Rear advanced corrosion evident of rear subrame

Pass 29 May 2020 72,623 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 70,438 miles

Front splitting of treads evident front tyres

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 67,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,354 miles

advise plastic engine & under covers present at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,945 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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GY59 DBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GY59 DBZ, 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 GY59 DBZ registered?

GY59 DBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is GY59 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 DBZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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