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WP59 ZKF

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 ZKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,473 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2025 111,460 miles

chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Jun 2025 111,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,675 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 **recommend attention** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 101,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 **recommend attention** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,102 miles

Fuel tank cap sealing ring perished, still seals correctly

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank cap sealing ring perished, still seals correctly

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 55,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,760 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 50,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 35,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 25,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 25,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 20,279 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 16,422 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 ZKF is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

WP59 ZKF is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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