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GO07 GLT

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,217 mi
Last recorded164,217 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO07 GLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 164,217 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated / worn

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jan 2026 164,189 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated / worn

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jan 2025 160,484 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 160,479 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 155,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 149,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Flexi broken but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 136,425 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Flexi broken but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 125,876 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated excessive movement but not leaking at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 123,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 205/50R17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 205/50R17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated excessive movement but not leaking at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 114,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,619 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,881 miles

Front advise front tyres have cracking in tread

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

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

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

Rear advise rear pads not braking on 100% of disc

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,467 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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GO07 GLT is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc 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 GO07 GLT, 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 GO07 GLT registered?

GO07 GLT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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