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WJ09 XJC

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,628 mi
Last recorded128,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 128,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

brake wear warning light on but pads ok

Pass 26 Mar 2024 127,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 127,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,083 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 117,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 104,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 79,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,384 miles

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

Front brake hoses slight perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,601 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front suspension bumpstops damaged

Nearside rear and offside rear suspension bumpstops damaged

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

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor adrift

Vehicle underside in a muddy/dirty condition, impeding examination

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,699 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,098 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,010 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 XJC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ09 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

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

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