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WP59 WZB

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,103 miles

oil leak

rear abs rings worn

rear washer not working

slight play in both rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

abs tone rings worn

both front and offside front tyres on legal limit

oil leak

rear washer inop

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged Driveshaft pickup ring (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear screen wash inoperative

Fail 22 Jan 2019 59,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged Driveshaft pickup ring (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear screen wash inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,853 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,298 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,616 miles

Scratch to inside of windscreen, encroaching in zone 'A' but not obstructing the drivers view.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,217 miles

Both front wiper blades juddering and noisy on windscreen.

Rear brake pads look low/close to minimum thickness to pass MOT NOW,moreso on offside outer brake pad.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 23,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight mark on inside of windscreen.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 23,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight mark on inside of windscreen.

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 WZB is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP59 WZB registered?

WP59 WZB is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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