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AO09 WKJ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,898 mi
Last recorded162,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 162,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 156,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 156,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 150,316 miles

brake warning light on

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads very low

front tyres worn on outsides

Pass 31 Jul 2019 141,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,805 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 87,805 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,594 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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AO09 WKJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO09 WKJ, 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

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What year was AO09 WKJ registered?

AO09 WKJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is AO09 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 WKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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