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BV59 WTL

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,809 mi
Last recorded97,809 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,809 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal intermediate brake pipes corroded & bubbling to plastic coating on brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3 mm on inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3 mm on inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 97,809 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal intermediate brake pipes corroded & bubbling to plastic coating on brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3 mm on inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3 mm on inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,121 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective requires welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 46,869 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,422 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,676 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 30,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,484 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 28,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,221 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Aug 2016 26,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,404 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,024 miles

n/s/f tyre feathering an wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking and feathering

Fail 21 Aug 2013 14,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre feathering an wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking and feathering

Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,700 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 11,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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BV59 WTL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV59 WTL, 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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BV59 WTL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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