2009 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · WR09 VYC
2009 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 183,219 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WR09 VYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 183,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR09 VYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 116 (WR09 VYC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WR09 VYC Mileage History
- 08/08/2024172,014 mi
- 09/08/2024172,018 mi+4 mi
- 11/08/2025178,966 mi+6,948 mi
- 11/08/2025178,966 mi
- 06/08/2026183,219 mi+4,253 mi
Average of roughly 5,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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