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WJ59 OHW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,959 mi
Last recorded54,959 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 54,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

tpms lamp on

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 1 Nov 2022 45,394 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 45,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,370 miles

Offside Front head lamp has condensation in lens. not affecting beam pattern

rear wiper defective

Pass 28 Oct 2020 8,997 miles

condensation in osf headlight

Fail 27 Oct 2020 8,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

amber handbrake light on

condensation in osf headlight

Pass 21 Sep 2019 8,055 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 8,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 6,403 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 5,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 4,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 3,273 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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WJ59 OHW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ59 OHW, 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 WJ59 OHW registered?

WJ59 OHW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is WJ59 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 OHW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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