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WG09 DXE

2009 BMW 116

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,411 mi
Last recorded174,411 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 DXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 174,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 157,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 157,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 142,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 137,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,074 miles

exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,407 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 124,407 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 109,378 miles

Offside Rear brake wear indicator broken

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,309 miles

pads all round close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,485 miles

rear tyre s close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2015 85,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,563 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,864 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Fail 2 May 2012 55,864 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 DXE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXE, 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 WG09 DXE registered?

WG09 DXE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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