MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi damaged not blowing at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi damaged but secure and not blowing at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi damaged but secure and not blowing at time of test (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
* Brake pedal spongy - but not Insufficient reserve travel - Advise Attention
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
* Brake pedal spongy - but not Insufficient reserve travel - Advise Attention
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant check wipers (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
rear subframe and upper suspension arms corroded.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn smooth on outer shoulders
front brake discs very worn
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WG09 FWC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FWC, 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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WG09 FWC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2009.
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