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WR59 ZRN

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,819 mi
Last recorded126,819 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 126,819 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 126,819 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 123,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 112,446 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 100,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on inner edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 91,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 84,221 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Number plate loose (0.1 (a))

Rear park brake performance weak but meets requirements

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,766 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside washer needs adjusting

Pass 9 Feb 2017 53,214 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,955 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,461 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2013 24,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 19,344 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 ZRN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

WR59 ZRN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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