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WP09 TWZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 TWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,418 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,887 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 97,887 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative hid fitted (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 96,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,371 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,008 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm

front brake discs are lipped brake pads are getting low

nearsidefront tyre is wearing on outer edge and is cut on outer edge

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undertray is fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,949 miles

childs seat fitted

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

under tray is fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 63,949 miles

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

childs seat fitted

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

under tray is fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,237 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)

front tracking is needed soon due to front tyre wear.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 40,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 32,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 31,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,935 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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WP09 TWZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWZ, 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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WP09 TWZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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