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WP09 WNU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,116 mi
Last recorded169,116 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 WNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 169,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 169,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 163,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 163,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 157,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 149,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 134,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,659 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2017 121,231 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 65,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WNU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver 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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

WP09 WNU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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