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2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 72,514 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,008 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,405 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 52,207 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,237 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 22,597 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 NUM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

GY59 NUM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is GY59 NUM safe to buy?

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