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GL59 RNA

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,531 mi
Last recorded133,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 RNA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 133,531 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,703 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 101,150 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,694 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 39,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 24,333 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 RNA is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RNA, 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 RNA registered?

GL59 RNA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is GL59 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 RNA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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