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GL59 APX

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,719 mi
Last recorded113,719 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 APX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 113,719 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,647 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 110,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,000 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 95,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 92,514 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,365 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 86,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 78,366 miles

4 wheel alignment

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,364 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres & n/s/f below limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4 wheel alignment needed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,718 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 54,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated - cords not exposed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,815 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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GL59 APX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL59 APX, 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 GL59 APX registered?

GL59 APX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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