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WM09 RZU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,586 mi
Last recorded73,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 RZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 73,586 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 73,586 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 68,799 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 68,799 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 68,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 68,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 67,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 51,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,027 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 25,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,954 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 RZU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

WM09 RZU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is WM09 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 RZU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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