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WF59 DVU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,507 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 95,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE AND CUT IN TREAD. 205/50 17. RUNFLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE AND CUT IN TREAD. 205/50 17 RUNFLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm. 205/50 17 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 BLOCKED FILTER OR LINES (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 73,115 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)

Fail 24 May 2017 73,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,331 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,775 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,448 miles

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

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 DVU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DVU, 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 DVU registered?

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

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