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DK09 WFL

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,338 mi
Last recorded184,338 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 WFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 184,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 184,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 178,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 172,322 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

FULL COVER UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST NOT ALL COMPONENTS VISIBLE

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 172,322 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

FULL COVER UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST NOT ALL COMPONENTS VISIBLE

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 168,062 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2022 168,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S and O/S (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 162,014 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 154,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,284 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn central rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 29 Jan 2018 87,469 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,750 miles

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing input shaft flange ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,005 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,004 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexi (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,432 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 23 Mar 2012 30,988 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)

n/s front tyre has nail in it

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 WFL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 DK09 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

DK09 WFL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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