MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All brake hose rubbers perished
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All brake hose rubbers perished
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Both front brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside rear outer cv joint has small leak of grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear outer cv joint has small leak of grease
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer cv joint has small leakage of grease
small chip in front windscreen in zone B (n/s)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer cv joint has small leakage of grease
small chip in front windscreen in zone B (n/s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves perrished
tyre sealant expired
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ59 VLA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VLA, 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 VLA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.
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