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WN59 CWF

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,955 mi
Last recorded128,955 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 CWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 128,954 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 128,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 118,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 111,722 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 111,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 105,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 90,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,474 miles

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,474 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2019 81,219 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2019 81,219 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose all bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted to under body preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,161 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,615 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,591 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CWF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN59 CWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN59 CWF registered?

WN59 CWF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is WN59 CWF safe to buy?

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