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DE09 WKB

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,584 mi
Last recorded171,584 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 171,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 160,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 150,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 140,501 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 140,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,096 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 130,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 114,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,636 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 113,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 87,899 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,709 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear markers

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 27,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE09 WKB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DE09 WKB, 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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DE09 WKB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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