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WN59 MVU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,242 mi
Last recorded76,242 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 MVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,103 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out outer 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 3mm/worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 62,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,178 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 8 May 2019 55,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,478 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,625 miles

nearside front tyre worn/perished

nearside rear tyre worn/perished

Pass 6 May 2015 34,719 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 34,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 27,639 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 19,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,381 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 MVU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

WN59 MVU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is WN59 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 MVU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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