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WP59 LZE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

237,367 mi
Last recorded237,367 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 LZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 237,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 216,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 200,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 177,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 156,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,697 miles

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 29 Feb 2016 115,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

all four brake discs worn

exhaust flexi pipe badly deteriorated

Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

all four brake discs worn

exhaust flexi pipe badly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 70,220 miles

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

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 LZE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LZE, 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 LZE registered?

WP59 LZE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is WP59 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP59 LZE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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