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FY59 WCC

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,897 mi
Last recorded106,897 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 106,897 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 101,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 92,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 79,138 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,048 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 76,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,133 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,446 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 57,115 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,450 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,542 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 23,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,116 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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FY59 WCC is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY59 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 FY59 WCC registered?

FY59 WCC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is FY59 WCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 WCC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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