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GY59 DLJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 89,332 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall has been damaged and repaired , benefit of doubt given to customer. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth.

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 71,678 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 65,474 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 57,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 52,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,660 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 41,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,612 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 DLJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DLJ, 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 GY59 DLJ registered?

GY59 DLJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is GY59 DLJ safe to buy?

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