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WG59 LHJ

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

219,507 mi
Last recorded219,507 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 219,507 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 208,047 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 193,196 miles

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

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 180,607 miles

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2022 171,438 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2021 162,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 155,421 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint cracked and rattling.

Near side number plate light dim.

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

Off side headlight full of condensation.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,959 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 133,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 133,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,665 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 118,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,284 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 112,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,995 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 103,314 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,996 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 LHJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LHJ, 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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WG59 LHJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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