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HN59 GNK

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 GNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 99,830 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,614 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake warning light permanently on

Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,003 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 82,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,491 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,185 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,998 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, 205/50/17 run flat

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 30,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,908 miles

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)

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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HN59 GNK is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 HN59 GNK, 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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HN59 GNK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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