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WF09 YJJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,503 mi
Last recorded131,503 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 YJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,503 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive shaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 123,733 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 123,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,605 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 110,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/back of engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN BADLY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of the gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 91,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN BADLY ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of the gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,455 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,498 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,498 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2017 66,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 61,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 61,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,717 miles

n/s front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

rear tyres on limit and bald on inner edges (advise replacement a,s,a,p)

Pass 14 May 2014 50,790 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 50,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

wear ridges on front disc brakes

Pass 3 May 2013 46,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 39,626 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

osf tyre worn very low on outer edge raised tread (advise replacement)

Fail 21 May 2012 39,629 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner brake pads worn low

osf tyre worn very low on outer edge raised tread (advise replacement)

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 YJJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ registered?

WF09 YJJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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