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GL59 ANX

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ANX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,073 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,013 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 91,888 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 91,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,138 miles

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 2 Jan 2020 86,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,385 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,674 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,729 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres near legal limit of wear (approx 2mm tread depth)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

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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GL59 ANX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL59 ANX, 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 GL59 ANX registered?

GL59 ANX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is GL59 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 ANX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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