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WG09 EYH

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 EYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 112,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 102,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,917 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,058 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 88,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,834 miles

Front Front number plate damaged.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre perished in the grove.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,148 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,606 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,382 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
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WG09 EYH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EYH, 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 EYH registered?

WG09 EYH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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