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WF09 LTV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 LTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 89,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 80,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,246 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 69,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,318 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Fail 8 Feb 2021 61,318 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,751 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and excessively worn on both edges, not within the testable area of the tyre due to a raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is worn down to 3mm and is also worn on both edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,327 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 53,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,863 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,822 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)

all brake pads starting to wear low

front tyres bald on edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,948 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 LTV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WF09 LTV, 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 LTV registered?

WF09 LTV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is WF09 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF09 LTV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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