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WF09 LTU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,874 mi
Last recorded104,874 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 LTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 104,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 101,242 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 101,242 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,525 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 89,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 19 May 2022 89,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 82,161 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 79,069 miles

Nearside Handbrake performance weaker than other side.

Pass 16 May 2019 74,427 miles

Nearside park brake weak low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,059 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 55,059 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,666 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,317 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 13 Sep 2013 38,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,419 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)

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 LTU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF09 LTU, 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 WF09 LTU registered?

WF09 LTU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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