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WF59 DVR

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 121,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 117,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front <4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 112,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,903 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,126 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 46,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,289 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 DVR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF59 DVR, 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 DVR registered?

WF59 DVR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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