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DA09 GRX

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 GRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 121,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 118,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Spring appears to be slightly distorted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 113,168 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner braking surface

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 113,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner braking surface

Front brake pad linings over 50% worn

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,761 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Front brake pads over 50% worn

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,147 miles

Front brake pads over 50% worn

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,142 miles

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 84,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,931 miles

Prop shaft rear rubber coupling slightly cracked / perished

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,038 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked/breaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central exhaust clamp cracked/breaking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted

wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,483 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,247 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 38,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 28,067 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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DA09 GRX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DA09 GRX, 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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DA09 GRX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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