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WF09 VHT

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,224 mi
Last recorded79,224 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 VHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 76,913 miles

Front Coil Springs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 76,913 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil Springs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,118 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 66,118 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 51,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 51,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 39,658 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays , body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view of vehicle and engine components

Fail 16 May 2018 39,658 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)

vehicle fitted with under trays , body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view of vehicle and engine components

Pass 23 May 2017 29,710 miles

vehicle fitted with engine cover and a full under tay

Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 16,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 9,414 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,197 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 VHT is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

WF09 VHT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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