CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ59 WOV

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,545 mi
Last recorded98,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 WOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,756 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 91,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 91,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,783 miles

Engine covers fitted

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm forward bush slight movement

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator and abs wires inadequately clipped in

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,345 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm forward bush slight movement

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator and abs wires inadequately clipped in

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,954 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,666 miles

Exhaust flexi section mesh deteriorated/insecure

Nearside Rear Upper arm has very slight play up/down movement

Offside Rear Upper arm has very slight play up/down movement

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray damaged/broken

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust flexi section mesh deteriorated/insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper arm has very slight play up/down movement

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp out

Offside Rear Upper arm has very slight play up/down movement

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray damaged/broken

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,943 miles

Front discs worn and pitted

Offside Front Tyre edge worn

Under tray broken

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,405 miles

NSF tyre has cut on sidewall but not to cord

Under tray broken, exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

NSF tyre has cut on sidewall but not to cord

Rear brakes very corroded/scored and deteriorated (pads also crumbling)

Under tray broken, exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,212 miles

Bulb warning lamp on - all lights ok

Rear discs pitted/corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,150 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,591 miles

Brake pad warning on due to rear sensor damaged - pads still ok but system inop

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 36,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pad warning on due to rear sensor damaged - pads still ok but system inop

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,459 miles

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

crack in n/s/r light unit

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on shoulders

kerbing edge damaged on both n/s tyres

non run-flat tyres fitted

o/s/r brake disc worn & discoloured

Fail 14 Sep 2012 24,092 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

crack in n/s/r light unit

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on shoulders

kerbing edge damaged on both n/s tyres

non run-flat tyres fitted

o/s/r brake disc worn & discoloured

Fail 4 Sep 2012 23,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ59 WOV is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ59 WOV?

You can check the full history of WJ59 WOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ59 WOV registered?

WJ59 WOV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is WJ59 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 WOV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ59 WOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ59 WOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.