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GL09 EER

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,709 mi
Last recorded55,709 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 EER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 48,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,492 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 39,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 27,370 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Windscreen has a stone chip in offside.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 15,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,744 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 8,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 7,704 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 6,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 5,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 4,871 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 4,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,178 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 3,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 2,616 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 EER is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GL09 EER, 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 GL09 EER registered?

GL09 EER is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is GL09 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 EER shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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