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WR59 WMV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 WMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,888 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 102,582 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 93,512 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 93,510 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,506 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 83,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,457 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2013 24,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front number plate crack

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,602 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 WMV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WR59 WMV, 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 WR59 WMV registered?

WR59 WMV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is WR59 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 WMV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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