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WF09 WML

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 WML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 96,362 miles

Fuel cap o ring perished.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 91,795 miles

fuel cap seal perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 84,198 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 84,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort poor

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 63,923 miles

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 4 May 2018 55,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,070 miles

Both front tyres worn to 4mm and devoid of tread on inner edges

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 14 May 2015 32,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,203 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 WML is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WML, 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 WML registered?

WF09 WML is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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