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GY59 GWV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,013 mi
Last recorded45,013 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 GWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,013 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2025 45,013 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,314 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 38,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 33,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 33,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 20,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 19,797 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,860 miles

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

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules Rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,519 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,322 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 GWV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY59 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

GY59 GWV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is GY59 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 GWV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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