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WF59 DFJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,229 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 117,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated/loose

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 117,212 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated/loose

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,125 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 106,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are wearing thin down to approx 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are slightly lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling has age related cracking . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Fail 29 Sep 2023 95,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are wearing thin down to approx 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blew out washer jets with compressed air . (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades aero type fitted new . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the edges 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are slightly lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling has age related cracking . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,565 miles

Washers weak, but provide enough fluid to screen

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Sep 2022 85,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,881 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,000 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling has age related cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,344 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber mounting cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear markers 205/50r17run flat (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,970 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 67,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,480 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)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,423 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,769 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,211 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,342 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn smooth to outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,565 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 DFJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

WF59 DFJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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