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GY59 MFO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,257 mi
Last recorded140,257 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 129,402 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,320 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,068 miles

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

Offside Front tyre treads slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect correctly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre treads slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2017 95,017 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MFO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

GY59 MFO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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