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GF59 AKP

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 AKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 109,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,848 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 92,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 81,394 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine (n43 series) fitted to vehicle produces a naturally high lambda reading during exhaust emissions test

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,710 miles

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

Front Brake pads worn close to wear indicator.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,016 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 37,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,856 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,927 miles

tread worn low on outer edge on n/s/f tyre

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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GF59 AKP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 GF59 AKP, 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 GF59 AKP registered?

GF59 AKP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GF59 AKP safe to buy?

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