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CV09 WVR

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 WVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 99,532 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 94,558 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 94,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 12 Sep 2023 89,955 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2022 84,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 84,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,192 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,461 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,480 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,091 miles

Front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,149 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,297 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 25,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,064 miles

sill and floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2012 17,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill and floor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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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CV09 WVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV09 WVR, 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 CV09 WVR registered?

CV09 WVR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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