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WU59 OMD

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,682 mi
Last recorded141,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OMD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 141,682 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 141,665 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

windscreen chiped

Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,842 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 110,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,228 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worne on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre inner shoulder (225/45V17 Run Flat)

Offside front jacking block missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,503 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,384 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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WU59 OMD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 WU59 OMD, 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 WU59 OMD registered?

WU59 OMD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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