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WG59 RUY

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,353 mi
Last recorded56,353 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 RUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 56,353 miles

Rear Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,265 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,130 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,750 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,902 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray & floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,799 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray and floor covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,015 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray & floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 30,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,144 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 21,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,906 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)

nail in o/s/f tyre --- PUNCTURED ---

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 RUY is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

WG59 RUY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is WG59 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 RUY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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