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WF59 AVZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,112 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash indicates fault

Fail 13 Jun 2019 159,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash indicates fault

Pass 23 Feb 2018 145,557 miles

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs poor condition

engine k light on

Fail 21 Feb 2018 145,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs poor condition

engine k light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 136,166 miles

Front brake pads low 2/3000 miles max

Nearside Front wheel rim and tyre damaged

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,350 miles

Front Lower undertray and top covers fitted

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

the complete vehicle has a colour chang e wraped in white from black

Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,350 miles

Front Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

the complete vehicle has a colour chang e wraped in white from black

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,933 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,570 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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WF59 AVZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WF59 AVZ, 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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What year was WF59 AVZ registered?

WF59 AVZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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