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GL09 FTT

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 FTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 72,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,229 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2023 69,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 67,064 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,477 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 12 Dec 2020 63,264 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,528 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,677 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,171 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,771 miles

child seat fitted

both front tyres are starting too wear on outter edges and also have slight cracks in thread

Pass 1 Dec 2014 38,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,121 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 FTT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 GL09 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

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

Is GL09 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL09 FTT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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