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WU59 ONC

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,133 mi
Last recorded63,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 63,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,471 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 61,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,595 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))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 59,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 53,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,705 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,278 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,963 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,312 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,936 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,908 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 17,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ONC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC registered?

WU59 ONC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is WU59 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 ONC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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