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WG09 MXB

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,298 mi
Last recorded129,298 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 MXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,298 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 129,296 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 119,723 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 115,958 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 105,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,066 miles

under-body panels fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 88,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under-body panels fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,064 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 55,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,044 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,774 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 33,774 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 MXB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

WG09 MXB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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