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EK09 WLF

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,552 mi
Last recorded58,552 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 WLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,552 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 58,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,221 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2024 52,219 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2023 45,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 41,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 23,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 23,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and 11yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and 11yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 21,582 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 21,582 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 21,437 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 10,888 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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EK09 WLF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EK09 WLF, 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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EK09 WLF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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