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WG09 FWY

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,791 mi
Last recorded159,791 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 FWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 159,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 16 Sep 2021 159,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some cuts and cracking in both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,011 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 145,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flux pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight body damage

Fail 3 Jul 2019 129,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

front inner brake pads wearing

slight body damage

tyre pressure monitor system light on further investigation advised

Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,913 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 93,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,499 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,767 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,355 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front and rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,885 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 40,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,412 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 FWY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

WG09 FWY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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