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BN59 CWZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 CWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 140,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 139,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 128,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 127,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 114,669 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 113,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,966 miles

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

Offside Front lamp has water ingress

Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front lamp has water ingress

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,985 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,984 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broke at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread 205/50/17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT worn down to 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (limit 1.6mm) 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 80,987 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread 205/50/17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT worn down to 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (limit 1.6mm) 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,292 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,642 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,642 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 34,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BN59 CWZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN59 CWZ, 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 BN59 CWZ registered?

BN59 CWZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BN59 CWZ safe to buy?

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