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WF09 RJJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,072 mi
Last recorded72,072 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 72,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 67,856 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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 11 Dec 2023 61,770 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 50,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,936 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point extension missing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,916 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 44,916 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 39,060 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 39,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 38,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 31,644 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 31,644 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,102 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 15,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 13,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 11,724 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 11,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 RJJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJJ, 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 RJJ registered?

WF09 RJJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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