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FP09 WNZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,991 mi
Last recorded154,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 154,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 149,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,728 miles

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2023 133,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2022 125,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,052 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))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2021 120,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,459 miles

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

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,732 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,226 miles

Near side front + off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,226 miles

Near side front + off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Small stone chips in windscreen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,772 miles

Front + rear brake disc worn and corroded

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

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

Windscreen stone chipped

Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,772 miles

Front + rear brake disc worn and corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front + rear brake disc worn.

Front brake pads worn.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,317 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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FP09 WNZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc 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 FP09 WNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP09 WNZ registered?

FP09 WNZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is FP09 WNZ safe to buy?

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