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WN09 VTX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,216 mi
Last recorded123,216 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 123,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slightly loose

Fail 11 Sep 2025 123,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slightly loose

Pass 9 Sep 2024 118,820 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 116,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,002 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,566 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 107,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019
Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,476 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 97,664 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 15 Feb 2017 89,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,531 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 73,065 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,506 miles

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,733 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 23 May 2012 20,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bouth front tyres have cuts in side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,643 miles

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

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

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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WN09 VTX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN09 VTX, 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 WN09 VTX registered?

WN09 VTX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2009.

Is WN09 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN09 VTX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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