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DK09 WFE

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,598 mi
Last recorded153,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 WFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 153,598 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle, Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Knuckle/Hub damaged near ball joint. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Light souce severely reduced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched from centre to nearside, Also chipped offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 153,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Axle, Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Axle, Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle, Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Knuckle/Hub damaged near ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Light source severely reduced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched form centre to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 143,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 143,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,347 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 134,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,359 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2019 102,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,131 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,125 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,059 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,278 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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DK09 WFE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK09 WFE, 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 DK09 WFE registered?

DK09 WFE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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