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WF59 DGV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,889 mi
Last recorded58,889 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,889 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,437 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 53,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,040 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2021 48,040 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,394 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,466 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 36,874 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 33,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 20,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer tread

o/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 19 Sep 2012 16,910 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer tread

o/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators

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 DGV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DGV, 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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WF59 DGV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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