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WJ09 KHU

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,846 mi
Last recorded122,846 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 KHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2025 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,686 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,686 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring wrapped around steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 107,501 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 107,461 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,001 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,200 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,194 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,148 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,148 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn outer edge.

gearbox output shaft seal leaking.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edge.

gearbox output shaft seal leaking.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,051 miles

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

gear box output shaft seal weaping slightly.

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn.

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,338 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,828 miles

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

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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WJ09 KHU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ09 KHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 KHU registered?

WJ09 KHU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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