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WN59 UCB

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,446 mi
Last recorded34,446 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 UCB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 34,446 miles

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,715 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 32,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,022 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 31,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Brake reaction arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,963 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,424 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 20 Sep 2017 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre going bald on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,894 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 UCB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

WN59 UCB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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