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WG59 AOT

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,188 mi
Last recorded111,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 AOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 111,188 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 111,178 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear internal mirror not secure, distraction. (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,710 miles

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

under guards

Fail 11 Jan 2023 108,710 miles

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

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

under guards

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,028 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,271 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 68,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,202 miles

Inner faces of rear discs corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2015 59,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner faces of rear discs corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2014 51,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,294 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 28,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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WG59 AOT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WG59 AOT, 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 WG59 AOT registered?

WG59 AOT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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