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GY59 GWX

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,967 mi
Last recorded56,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

washers weak

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,328 miles

Front both tyres badly perished and wearing on edges 205/55/16

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,030 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 32,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 26,891 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,013 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 GWX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX registered?

GY59 GWX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2009.

Is GY59 GWX safe to buy?

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