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WK59 UBB

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 UBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 114,777 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,689 miles

Rear propshaft rubber bush perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,240 miles

Rear 2nd from rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,394 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50r17 ()

engine covers and under car covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,130 miles

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

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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WK59 UBB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WK59 UBB, 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 WK59 UBB registered?

WK59 UBB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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