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WF59 FZP

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,171 mi
Last recorded62,171 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 62,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 54,292 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 51,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 47,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 47,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1x on every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 47,108 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 47,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,258 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,310 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 33,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5017 rof (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,469 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,126 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,297 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FZP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FZP, 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 FZP registered?

WF59 FZP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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