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EK59 WCC

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,038 mi
Last recorded135,038 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 135,038 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 135,038 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2026 132,097 miles

rear brake pipes corroded/swollen under insulation

Pass 29 Jan 2025 124,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 124,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,259 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front & n/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,678 miles

park brake 16%

tyres worn ,,, poor

warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,924 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,638 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,619 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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EK59 WCC is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EK59 WCC, 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 EK59 WCC registered?

EK59 WCC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EK59 WCC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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