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WR59 RYK

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,450 mi
Last recorded148,450 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 RYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 148,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 147,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 140,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 137,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 131,668 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2021 131,543 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 125,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,382 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 123,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,229 miles

rear tyres close to limit [on 2mm]

Fail 13 Jul 2017 121,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

rear tyres close to limit [on 2mm]

Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,647 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 58,908 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 58,908 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 RYK is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

WR59 RYK is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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