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GN59 NLO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,959 mi
Last recorded121,959 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN59 NLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 121,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 121,618 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,720 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 117,719 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,677 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi damage

Fail 1 Oct 2022 110,676 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi damage

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 105,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,147 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,758 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal differental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 93,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers/undertrays obscuring some test items

Fail 15 Sep 2018 93,315 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from broken dipstick tube/plastic sump guard very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers/undertrays obscuring some test items

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,806 miles

Oil leak dipstick tube broken/damaged ()

covers osbcuring some testable items

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished,rear differental showing signs of oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2017 85,455 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective unable to pull belt out to reach buckle (5.2.5b)

Oil leak dipstick tube broken/damaged ()

covers osbcuring some testable items

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished,rear differental showing signs of oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 66,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 37,879 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,215 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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GN59 NLO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GN59 NLO, 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 GN59 NLO registered?

GN59 NLO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is GN59 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN59 NLO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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