CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV09 HTT

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,817 mi
Last recorded170,817 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 170,817 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 170,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,834 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket missing, exhaust loose, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/centre ball joint arm bush split weeping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1mm, 2-2.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, below 1mm, 2-3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 162,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak and exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fit (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit across tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective pipe bracket missing, exhaust loose, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm/centre ball joint arm bush split weeping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1mm, 2-2.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on shoulders, below 1mm, 2-3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 154,740 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi/mount broken insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer 4mm centre 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer 4mm centre 2mm inner 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top up engine oil 1 litre

Fail 14 Dec 2023 154,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi/mount broken insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer 4mm centre 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer 4mm centre 2mm inner 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top up engine oil 1 litre

Pass 5 Dec 2022 145,921 miles

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

Horn distorted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,089 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 138,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 130,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front minor leak also clamp cracked deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm from hub to subframe movement found also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively drive shaft abs ring evidence of wear (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm from hub to subframe movement found and also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most rear suspension bushes deteriorated

travel in parking brake

Fail 15 Dec 2020 130,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front minor leak also clamp cracked deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm from hub to subframe movement found also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively drive shaft abs ring evidence of wear (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm from hub to subframe movement found and also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most rear suspension bushes deteriorated

travel in parking brake

Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 118,401 miles

Front Number plate deteriorated

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

Rear corrosion

Under tray on

Fail 26 Nov 2018 118,401 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Number plate deteriorated

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

Rear corrosion

Under tray on

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,150 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 111,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,424 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,751 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,329 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,569 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV09 HTT 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 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 GV09 HTT, 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

How do I check the history of GV09 HTT?

You can check the full history of GV09 HTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV09 HTT registered?

GV09 HTT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2009.

Is GV09 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 HTT 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.

Does GV09 HTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV09 HTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.