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CV59 MWU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

13,452 mi
Last recorded13,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 MWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 13,452 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 13,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 13,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 13,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 12,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,660 miles

Nearside side undertray damaged but will not come off

Rear rear tyres have run flat and non run flat on same axle

Pass 31 Jul 2019 11,382 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 11,382 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 11,177 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 10,967 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

signs of corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,915 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 6,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,141 miles

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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CV59 MWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 MWU, 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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What year was CV59 MWU registered?

CV59 MWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is CV59 MWU safe to buy?

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