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WP59 AEC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,327 mi
Last recorded113,327 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 AEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 113,327 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 113,327 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,920 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,184 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 79,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,575 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,839 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 63,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,573 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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WP59 AEC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WP59 AEC, 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 WP59 AEC registered?

WP59 AEC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is WP59 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 AEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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