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WF59 DGO

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 153,657 miles

rear trailing arm bushes slight deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2024 149,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2024 149,256 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2023 134,184 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,646 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 132,630 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 117,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 111,455 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 111,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,994 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 102,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,416 miles

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

offside headlight poor image

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,366 miles

offside headlight loose

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,555 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,804 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 DGO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO registered?

WF59 DGO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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