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A8 WLX

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 48,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,869 miles

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 Front 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))

Pass 5 May 2023 36,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 33,982 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,757 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 29,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 28,355 miles

Lower undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 27,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,978 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 14,670 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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A8 WLX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 WLX, 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 A8 WLX registered?

A8 WLX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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