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GY59 NBG

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,675 mi
Last recorded70,675 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,675 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 70,673 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,959 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,477 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,569 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,406 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 45,352 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,009 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,804 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,512 miles

front washers weak

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 NBG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

GY59 NBG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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