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WG09 UHJ

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,125 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 94,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 94,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,356 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,951 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,498 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UHJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

WG09 UHJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 UHJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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