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EK59 WCG

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,264 mi
Last recorded128,264 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 128,264 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,412 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 123,412 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear slight play in hub

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,247 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 118,236 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 107,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,883 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake slight tightness

offside rear brake disc signs of overheating

offside rear brake pad signs of overheating

Fail 16 Oct 2014 70,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake slight tightness

offside rear brake disc signs of overheating

offside rear brake pad signs of overheating

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,171 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 WCG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK59 WCG, 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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EK59 WCG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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