CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG09 BOV

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,540 mi
Last recorded79,540 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 BOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,540 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,647 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,984 miles

front n/s & o/s brake pads getting low

o/s rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 53,933 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

Pass 24 May 2017 47,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 41,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 34,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 27,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 21,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,852 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG09 BOV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG09 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG09 BOV?

You can check the full history of WG09 BOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG09 BOV registered?

WG09 BOV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2009.

Is WG09 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG09 BOV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG09 BOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG09 BOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.