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WP59 GWA

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 GWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,705 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush the arm that the abs wire runs along (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,493 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,318 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,375 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 GWA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

WP59 GWA is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is WP59 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 GWA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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