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HV59 GWG

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,279 mi
Last recorded57,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 GWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 57,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,694 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 48,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edges passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 28,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,844 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,944 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)

front tyres wearing on outer edge, pass due to raised tread pattern.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 18,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

front tyres wearing on outer edge, pass due to raised tread pattern.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,636 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 15,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,753 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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HV59 GWG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV59 GWG, 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 HV59 GWG registered?

HV59 GWG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is HV59 GWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 GWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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