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WM09 JFA

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,431 mi
Last recorded131,431 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 JFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 123,113 miles

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,017 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 101,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,833 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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 77,833 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,121 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 59,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,480 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay cover

engine under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 47,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2 (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay cover

engine under tray fitted

o/s/r brake grabing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,781 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WM09 JFA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WM09 JFA, 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 WM09 JFA registered?

WM09 JFA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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