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WF59 DVW

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,452 mi
Last recorded34,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 DVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 34,452 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 34,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 33,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 32,627 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 32,153 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 32,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,112 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,427 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,673 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 27,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,182 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,646 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,238 miles

front tyres bold on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,918 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 DVW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DVW, 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 DVW registered?

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

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