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WK59 XHR

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,593 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Handbrake travel high but holds

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 136,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Handbrake travel high but holds

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,289 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 120,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint on the dpf is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak due to snapped exhaust pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,305 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

O/s/f shock damp.

Tpms light on.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken , Exhaust system slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 78,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 68,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 59,711 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,090 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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WK59 XHR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK59 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

WK59 XHR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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