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WG09 BPE

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 BPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front o/s tyre wearing on outer edge

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 18 May 2015 22,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 19,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 19,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 14,756 miles

Both nearside tyres have scuff marks on outer side walls.

Nearside front tyre worn low/bald on outer edge and cracks in tread.

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread.

Offside hand brake slower than nearside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

Pass 30 May 2012 11,394 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 11,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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WG09 BPE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 WG09 BPE, 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

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What year was WG09 BPE registered?

WG09 BPE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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