2009 BMW 116 2.0L Petrol · GL59 APX
2009 BMW 116 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 113,719 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL59 APX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 113,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 APX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (GL59 APX) between November 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
GL59 APX Mileage History
- 07/11/201238,815 mi
- 14/12/201354,035 mi+15,220 mi
- 28/10/201456,597 mi+2,562 mi
- 16/10/201563,718 mi+7,121 mi
- 11/10/201671,099 mi+7,381 mi
- 25/10/201778,364 mi+7,265 mi
- 27/10/201778,366 mi+2 mi
- 12/10/201884,211 mi+5,845 mi
- 30/10/201986,363 mi+2,152 mi
- 31/10/201986,365 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/202092,514 mi+6,149 mi
- 06/11/202092,514 mi
- 11/11/202195,000 mi+2,486 mi
- 11/11/202195,000 mi
- 07/11/202298,701 mi+3,701 mi
- 15/11/2023100,178 mi+1,477 mi
- 04/12/2024110,647 mi+10,469 mi
- 04/12/2024110,647 mi
- 08/11/2025113,719 mi+3,072 mi
Average of roughly 5,761 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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