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WP59 HGL

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,412 mi
Last recorded83,412 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 HGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 83,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 57,455 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,811 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,476 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,183 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 45,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,892 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2016 33,736 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,707 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 16,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 14,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 11,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 11,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 HGL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

WP59 HGL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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