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WJ09 TKN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,418 mi
Last recorded53,418 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 TKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside body has damage

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,479 miles

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

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

Offside sill and doors damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front tyre worn on outer edge and cut in side wall

Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

near side front tyre worn on outer edge and cut in side wall

Pass 24 Sep 2016 40,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,196 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,678 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 24,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,928 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Car has car park permits stuck to wind screen on offside lower edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Nov 2012 18,928 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Car has car park permits stuck to wind screen on offside lower edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,043 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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WJ09 TKN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TKN, 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 WJ09 TKN registered?

WJ09 TKN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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