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EK59 WRR

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,228 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 43,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Sep 2021 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,310 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,406 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 39,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge 205/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,143 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,282 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,079 miles

both n/s tyres sidewalls cut

frt no plate cracked

wipers smeary

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,626 miles

atten rear brake balance

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 May 2013 22,044 miles

Oil leak

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 WRR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK59 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

EK59 WRR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is EK59 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 WRR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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