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WM09 JFZ

2009 BMW 116

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,493 mi
Last recorded42,493 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 JFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 42,493 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 39,675 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 37,057 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 35,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 34,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 33,303 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,360 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 29,357 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,372 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,490 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,678 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,507 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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WM09 JFZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WM09 JFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM09 JFZ registered?

WM09 JFZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2009.

Is WM09 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 JFZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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