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WN59 MSV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,132 mi
Last recorded88,132 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 MSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 82,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,952 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,931 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,119 miles

Under Trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,321 miles

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

all 4 tyres have age cracking

both front tyres bold on outer edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres have age cracking

both front tyres bold on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,325 miles

both front tyres have age cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,079 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 MSV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

WN59 MSV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is WN59 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 MSV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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