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WR59 ZRU

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,674 mi
Last recorded21,674 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 21,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 19,354 miles

all tyres are starting to perish on the outer walls

Pass 13 Dec 2023 15,649 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 13,177 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 12,936 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 12,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 12,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 11,859 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 11,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 10,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 10,211 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 9,587 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 8,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 8,224 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 ZRU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZRU, 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

How do I check the history of WR59 ZRU?

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What year was WR59 ZRU registered?

WR59 ZRU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is WR59 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 ZRU shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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