MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front x2 brake backing plate insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake fluid/handbrake warning lamp on
under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (marked in yellow) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake dust shield insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake fluid warning lamp on
under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm (marked in yellow) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake dust shield insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake fluid warning lamp on
under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted
undertrays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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WL09 VWY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 WL09 VWY, 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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WL09 VWY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2009.
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