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WG59 HLE

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,636 mi
Last recorded86,636 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 HLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 81,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,382 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,289 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,471 miles

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,432 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,157 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,163 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from nearside rear diff output seal (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,551 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,376 miles

Front discs and pads worn

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,926 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 29,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 24,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 20,255 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 20,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm LIMIT NOW.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HLE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

WG59 HLE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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