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GK59 VMD

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,969 mi
Last recorded98,969 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 VMD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamps starting too fade

Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,610 miles

Offside Front Wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Wing slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2024 83,634 miles

offside front wing slightly damaged

offside rear wing slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 80,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 77,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,641 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,524 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,497 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 25,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,852 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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GK59 VMD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GK59 VMD, 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 GK59 VMD registered?

GK59 VMD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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