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WN59 FPZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,169 mi
Last recorded165,169 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 165,169 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 165,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 162,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 162,650 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,614 miles

vehicle requires front wheel alignment check

Fail 2 Sep 2022 146,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle requires front wheel alignment check

Pass 1 Oct 2021 130,411 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,622 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 108,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,272 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,262 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 34,870 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,870 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,144 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 FPZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

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

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