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BN09 WGO

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,489 mi
Last recorded135,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 WGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 135,489 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 135,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 128,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,530 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,050 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,620 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

no smoke at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,620 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

brake warning light on

front discs worn

no smoke at time of test

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,008 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,890 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,890 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,170 miles

bonnet release stiff

Fail 4 Apr 2014 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

bonnet release stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,489 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,532 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BN09 WGO is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN09 WGO, 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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BN09 WGO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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