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WR59 BLJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,290 mi
Last recorded122,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 115,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 109,811 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 91,055 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,467 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,739 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,282 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 70,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,754 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish, also starting to get low on tread

Incorrect tyre size on front axle

Rear discs lipped

Rear pads very low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,754 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish, also starting to get low on tread

Incorrect tyre size on front axle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs lipped

Rear pads very low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,153 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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WR59 BLJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WR59 BLJ, 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 WR59 BLJ registered?

WR59 BLJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is WR59 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 BLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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