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HY59 GKA

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,990 mi
Last recorded66,990 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 GKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 66,990 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 66,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 59,874 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 59,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 49,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 49,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 42,579 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,342 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,513 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 25,767 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit passenger rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 21,927 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 21,813 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

rear number plate insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2013 14,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,151 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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HY59 GKA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY59 GKA, 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 HY59 GKA registered?

HY59 GKA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HY59 GKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 GKA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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