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WJ09 WAA

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 WAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,302 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2023 109,301 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,812 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,794 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 96,607 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 96,607 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,594 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 84,282 miles

NSF Tyre showing signs of cracking and wear

OSF Tyre showing signs of cracking and wear

Oil leak engine ()

Rear washer inop

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate showing signs of damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,017 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 79,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,628 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,281 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,980 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 WAA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAA, 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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WJ09 WAA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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