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WR09 LVX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,656 mi
Last recorded126,656 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 LVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,656 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,233 miles

Handbrake Travel Is Too High

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,941 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear low effort on parking brake

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,329 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,706 miles

Items Removed

Nearside Front Tyre Cracked and Perished

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracked and perished

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

Undertray

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

play in steering Rack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,343 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges/nail in offside tread

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 LVX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

WR09 LVX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2009.

Is WR09 LVX safe to buy?

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