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WF09 XFA

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 142,378 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray not fully secure and obscuring view of underside (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pad light on

Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

under trays obscuring views

Fail 4 Feb 2025 138,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

under trays obscuring views

Pass 3 Feb 2024 133,151 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays obscuring views

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,944 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under shield obscuring view of components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 120,994 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 107,823 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust flex-section deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,798 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust flex-section deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 100,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 May 2017 90,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,462 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 72,262 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very heavy edge wear to offside rear tyre - STRONG ADVISE

wipers in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2015 72,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very heavy edge wear to offside rear tyre - STRONG ADVISE

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2014 62,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 55,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2012 43,403 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 43,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre: n/s/f tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XFA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

WF09 XFA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is WF09 XFA safe to buy?

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