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WN59 WHG

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 WHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,489 miles

Offside Front Osf tyre looks as though its been driven on flat, not a run flat tyre. possible internal structure damage

Pass 21 May 2024 84,059 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 84,055 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL PERRISHED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 72,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 72,215 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wiper poor

headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2022 66,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,831 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,842 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,229 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,125 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 40,121 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in Tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,375 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,324 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 WHG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

WN59 WHG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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