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WL59 CXD

2009 BMW 116

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 CXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 118,239 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o\s n\s front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2026 118,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear o\s n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o\s n\s front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s n\s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tyre warning light on

Pass 23 May 2025 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 114,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 114,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,094 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,890 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,490 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 69,490 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,150 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin moreso on offside rear outer pad.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake pads wearing thin moreso on offside rear outer pad.

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 CXD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL59 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

WL59 CXD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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