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WP09 FRV

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,288 mi
Last recorded164,288 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 FRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 164,288 miles

Underbody corrosion starting to form at rear

Pass 21 Jan 2025 162,062 miles

Unable to open boot outside but access available via rear passenger seats

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 159,598 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Feb 2024 159,596 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested NO DIP OR MAIN BEAM (4.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working ALL NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Oct 2022 148,210 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Jul 2022 148,209 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition REAR SILENCER MISSING (8.1.1 (a))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2019 146,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres different profile to rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 146,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres different profile to rear

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 139,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 139,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 139,893 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

DPF warning light on intermittently

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tpms warning on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,537 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,489 miles

Emission FAS not detected

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 126,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emission FAS not detected

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 115,768 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 115,768 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,603 miles

Emissions too low to register on smoke tester.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,972 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,983 miles

Offside Rear 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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WP09 FRV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP09 FRV, 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 WP09 FRV registered?

WP09 FRV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is WP09 FRV safe to buy?

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