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GV09 DMX

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 DMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 108,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 103,031 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 103,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,156 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 99,156 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,810 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 90,810 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( rear arm outer bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( rear arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,056 miles

Offside Rear Upper arm has slight play in bush

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,356 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,603 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,270 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 65,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 58,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 49,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,268 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre perished on outer shoulder

Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV09 DMX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GV09 DMX, 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 GV09 DMX registered?

GV09 DMX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is GV09 DMX safe to buy?

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