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WR09 YLW

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,472 mi
Last recorded149,472 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 YLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened steering / suspension joint / knuckle has impact damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 144,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 139,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,423 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake requirements only just met

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perishing between tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,319 miles

center front exhaust flexy breaking up

rear brake disks corroded on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,295 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 86,499 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 85,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

water pump noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,128 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 74,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,019 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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WR09 YLW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

WR09 YLW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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