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SV59 WLZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 WLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,898 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted to car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber plastic protective cover loose .

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe loose and has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & fixtures and fittings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with underbody factory fitted plastic covers which makes inspection of some areas not possible.

Fail 19 Dec 2025 88,896 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted to car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber plastic protective cover loose .

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe loose and has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & fixtures and fittings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with underbody factory fitted plastic covers which makes inspection of some areas not possible.

Pass 31 Dec 2024 78,958 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation within lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe loose and has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 78,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation within lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe loose and has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Crazing (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2023 66,944 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,728 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 47,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,385 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,843 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,865 miles

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2017 44,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,809 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 43,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on side walls

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,473 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/s front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,403 miles

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

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

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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SV59 WLZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV59 WLZ, 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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SV59 WLZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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