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EM59 WAG

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,936 mi
Last recorded90,936 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM59 WAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 90,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,757 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Primary arm on steering shake. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower arm ball joints on steering shake. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,496 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front Arm ball joint on steering shake. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both lower arm ball joints on steering shake. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,935 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 16,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,202 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,450 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,502 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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EM59 WAG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue 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 EM59 WAG, 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 EM59 WAG registered?

EM59 WAG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is EM59 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM59 WAG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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