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GL09 DYC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 DYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2025 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 79,111 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting reinforcing bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to n/s/r subframe mounting bracket

Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,557 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,386 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 67,972 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,256 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,919 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,650 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,434 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,520 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,660 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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GL09 DYC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GL09 DYC, 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 GL09 DYC registered?

GL09 DYC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is GL09 DYC safe to buy?

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