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WR09 UXX

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,082 mi
Last recorded109,082 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 UXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 109,082 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,631 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,560 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,326 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Small stone chip in swept area , not effecting drivers view & contained within 40mm.

Fail 21 Jan 2021 102,326 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ( rear arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Small stone chip in swept area , not effecting drivers view & contained within 40mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,569 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 83,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 71,440 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 71,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 57,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread section down to surface of cords.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 45,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread section down to surface of cords.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,476 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 38,979 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 UXX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR09 UXX, 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 UXX registered?

WR09 UXX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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