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WU59 OMT

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,569 mi
Last recorded80,569 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,089 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,072 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 63,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,141 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing outwards (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,536 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smear

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,227 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 14,185 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 14,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 10,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 10,301 miles

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

Emissions aborted due to EML coming on and car going into protected mode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OMT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMT, 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 WU59 OMT registered?

WU59 OMT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is WU59 OMT safe to buy?

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