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WR59 FTP

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,637 mi
Last recorded113,637 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 FTP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,637 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm - inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal spltting/ perished - smell of fuel around back of vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2024 113,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm - inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

fuel cap seal spltting/ perished - smell of fuel around back of vehicle

Fail 26 Jul 2024 113,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear arm broke upper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,704 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 110,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 97,979 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 17 Jun 2021 95,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 91,650 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,067 miles

All 4 tyres have significant age degradation between the treads

o/side front,O/side rear N/side rear,brakes have slight binding

Fail 27 Jun 2019 80,067 miles

All 4 tyres have significant age degradation between the treads

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/side front,O/side rear N/side rear,brakes have slight binding

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,603 miles

Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,612 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,659 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 14 Nov 2012 37,718 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FTP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR59 FTP, 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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WR59 FTP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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