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WV09 FHT

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,366 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 97,163 miles

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

Front TPMS light on

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished/split

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished at pipe join area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides forward axle/body mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 97,163 miles

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

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

Front TPMS light on

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up to test (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished/split

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished at pipe join area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides forward axle/body mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 92,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder 205-50-17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,847 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,198 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,969 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on outer edge of front tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,529 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,047 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 18,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV09 FHT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver 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 WV09 FHT, 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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WV09 FHT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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