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WG09 MXH

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,025 mi
Last recorded151,025 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 MXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 151,025 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sports lowering coil springs fitted to rear(both)

Pass 8 Dec 2021 139,718 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,559 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 111,127 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 111,061 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,031 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,727 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 65,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,631 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 43,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 43,038 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,885 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,064 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 MXH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

WG09 MXH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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