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WR09 CHJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,647 mi
Last recorded118,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 118,647 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 112,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 112,473 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,263 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 83,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,503 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,040 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,654 miles

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

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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WR09 CHJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR09 CHJ, 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 WR09 CHJ registered?

WR09 CHJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is WR09 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 CHJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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