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WN59 CTX

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,680 mi
Last recorded113,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 CTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 113,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,470 miles

Central Front Lower manufactures guards fitted, restricting full inspection

Central Front paint removed off front lip of bonnet.

Central Rear diff corroded

Central Rear prop bush cracked and split

Nearside Lower and offside, under guard manufactures guards fitted, restricting full inspection

Nearside Outer and offside sill manufactures guards fitted, restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear arch has a dent

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10 mm below swept area a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm below swept area a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,492 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,141 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,461 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 61,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,079 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 27,232 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 27,232 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 17,295 miles

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 6 May 2014 7,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 6,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 5,986 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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WN59 CTX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WN59 CTX, 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 WN59 CTX registered?

WN59 CTX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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