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GY59 NJK

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,888 mi
Last recorded27,888 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 NJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,888 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 27,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 25,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 25,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 24,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,054 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 24,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,361 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 23,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

diagnostic lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 22,193 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 21,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,513 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 17,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 NJK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJK, 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 NJK registered?

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

Is GY59 NJK safe to buy?

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