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WV59 KLM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,290 mi
Last recorded121,290 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 KLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 121,055 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 118,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,893 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,893 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,888 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,658 miles

front & rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Jul 2013 37,416 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front & rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,636 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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WV59 KLM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV59 KLM, 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 WV59 KLM registered?

WV59 KLM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WV59 KLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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