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WJ59 CGG

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,700 mi
Last recorded160,700 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 CGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 160,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50R17 ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2022 154,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50R17 ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2021 148,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 141,761 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 28 Sep 2020 141,761 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Aug 2019 136,488 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust pipe flexible section loose

Pass 21 Aug 2018 124,054 miles

Front exhaust flexi section weak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 113,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split split and loose on front pipe (7.1.2)

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 18 Aug 2017 113,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split split and loose on front pipe (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,237 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint broken and exhaust system slightly loose

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,384 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 46,649 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 46,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WJ59 CGG is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ59 CGG, 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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WJ59 CGG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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