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WL59 CXB

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,098 mi
Last recorded134,098 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 CXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 134,098 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 134,055 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,357 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe weak / loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,195 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 115,064 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 115,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Amber Brake Warning Light

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,446 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower piston corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,936 miles

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,550 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 94,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,553 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve stem perishing

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,333 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f & both rears perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,435 miles

some wear on brake discs

unable to record smoke reading toclean

Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,310 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,257 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,061 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,833 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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WL59 CXB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WL59 CXB, 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 WL59 CXB registered?

WL59 CXB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is WL59 CXB safe to buy?

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