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WV59 OWX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,479 mi
Last recorded58,479 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,357 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 55,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,073 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,378 miles

inner edge o/side rear tyre starting to wear

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2020 49,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

inner edge o/side rear tyre starting to wear

wear outer edge n/side front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,990 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,991 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,855 miles

Emmisions Passed But Printer Inop

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,912 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,583 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread section, not down to cords.

Nearside front tyre bold on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm in places across central 3/4 of tread section.

Offside front tyre 1mm on very outer edge.

Offside rear tyre bold in places on very inner edge.

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit in places across central 3/4 of tread section.

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 OWX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WV59 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

WV59 OWX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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