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WG59 EWU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 EWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 146,169 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 135,173 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,370 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 126,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,525 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 122,525 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,980 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,504 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn and has movement

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn and has movement

Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,504 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn and has movement

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn and has movement

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 56,925 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,234 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,419 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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WG59 EWU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WG59 EWU, 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 WG59 EWU registered?

WG59 EWU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is WG59 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 EWU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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