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WL09 VXC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,923 mi
Last recorded66,923 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 VXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 59,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,268 miles

Rear coil springs rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 46,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 41,989 miles

Central Rear tyre slightly perished

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

engine covers missing

sill cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 41,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Central Rear tyre slightly perished

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

engine covers missing

sill cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,362 miles

sill covers fitted

under bonnet bulkhead trims missing

under shields fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2017 38,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

sill covers fitted

under bonnet bulkhead trims missing

under shields fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 33,100 miles

bulkhead plastic trim panels missing

sill covers fitted

under bonnet pollen filter housing missing

under car shields fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,122 miles

wireing loom insecure running across engine

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WL09 VXC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WL09 VXC, 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 WL09 VXC registered?

WL09 VXC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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The MOT history for WL09 VXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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