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GY59 NUV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,957 mi
Last recorded37,957 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,957 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 37,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 35,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 31,397 miles

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Pass 16 Oct 2019 30,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 27,883 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 16,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,695 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 NUV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NUV, 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

How do I check the history of GY59 NUV?

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What year was GY59 NUV registered?

GY59 NUV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is GY59 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 NUV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY59 NUV have outstanding finance?

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