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GN09 UVW

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 UVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 94,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,690 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 81,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2023 75,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,800 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,800 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 67,899 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 67,899 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,929 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,201 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 50,143 miles

front brake application uneven Heavily biased to offside (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven Heavily biased to offside (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn and nearside front Heavily pitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Multiple under trays blocking view of some components

Rear brake discs worn and pitted (nearside Heavily pitted and flaking)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,336 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,036 miles

Offside Front advise osf tyre has cuts in side wall

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,875 miles

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

Offside Front advise osf tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,912 miles

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

eml comes on when carrying out fast idle cat test

nearside wiper blade smearing

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,907 miles

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

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

eml comes on when carrying out fast idle cat test

nearside wiper blade smearing

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,584 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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GN09 UVW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN09 UVW, 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 GN09 UVW registered?

GN09 UVW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is GN09 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN09 UVW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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