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WU09 GCO

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,127 mi
Last recorded96,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 GCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,262 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 91,248 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 82,668 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

offside front headlamp/indicator unit shows condensation ingress.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Fail 30 May 2024 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

offside front headlamp/indicator unit shows condensation ingress.

parking brake lever shows travel.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 73,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 69,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,599 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,653 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,435 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 14,252 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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WU09 GCO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU09 GCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU09 GCO registered?

WU09 GCO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is WU09 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 GCO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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