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WG59 LGW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,636 mi
Last recorded66,636 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 66,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,051 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,977 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 62,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,932 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,678 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 LGW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

WG59 LGW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is WG59 LGW safe to buy?

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