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WN59 CWG

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 CWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 145,900 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2024 135,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 110,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 77,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 70,277 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 70,276 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 63,945 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,095 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres have wear on their outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyres have wear on their outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,086 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,999 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 CWG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

WN59 CWG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is WN59 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 CWG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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