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GL09 RZR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,776 mi
Last recorded165,776 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 RZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 165,776 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 158,085 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 158,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,231 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 144,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,388 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 116,842 miles

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

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

Engine Malfunction Light on.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,484 miles

eml light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,473 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2012 60,427 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 60,427 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 60,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 RZR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

GL09 RZR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2009.

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