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WF09 JBZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,155 mi
Last recorded149,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 149,155 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 142,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has about 2.5mm of tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 142,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has about 2.5mm of tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 134,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/Metal Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Reduced Light Output

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Forward Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 134,533 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint/Metal Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Reduced Light Output

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Forward Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,371 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Treads

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Fronts Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Section Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack at Road Wheel

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,571 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,610 miles

Covers preventing inspection of some testable items

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers preventing inspection of some testable items

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

no density recorded in smoke test

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,052 miles

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

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

all tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,279 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 12,545 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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WF09 JBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF09 JBZ, 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 WF09 JBZ registered?

WF09 JBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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