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WF59 NCX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,065 mi
Last recorded86,065 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 NCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 86,065 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear floor pan corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 86,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,876 miles

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 83,218 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 83,218 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,014 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (forward facing )rubber bushes deteriorating/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror assembly damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

body work damage to offside

both rear tyres wearing low

engine oil level very low

Fail 14 Sep 2022 79,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak suspension strut badly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (forward facing )rubber bushes deteriorating/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror assembly damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

body work damage to offside

both rear tyres wearing low

engine oil level very low

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,836 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,836 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 71,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,952 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NCX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF59 NCX registered?

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

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