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WU09 UGX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,768 mi
Last recorded164,768 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 UGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 164,768 miles

both front discs slightly poor condition.inner.exhaust heat shield loos

Pass 4 Apr 2025 162,072 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2025 162,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 156,877 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 150,459 miles

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 150,459 miles

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,774 miles

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

under tray fitted,o/s/rear jacking point missing

Fail 26 Mar 2022 144,771 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted,o/s/rear jacking point missing

Pass 25 Mar 2021 136,839 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven Worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 136,827 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven Worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,725 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,544 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 119,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,051 miles

Offside Rear screw in tread

Rear tow bar socket missing

Rear tyre treads low

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,887 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

top and lower engine covers fitted

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

WU09 UGX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is WU09 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 UGX 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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