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YH59 WCW

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 WCW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,815 miles

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

Front washers getting low on fluid

Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,533 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 69,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EXCESS INNER EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 64,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,896 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MAX corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50/17 rof ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 rof (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge 205/50/17 rof (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,872 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/50/17 ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,573 miles

advise front pads worn

rear pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 30,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,878 miles

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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YH59 WCW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH59 WCW, 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 YH59 WCW registered?

YH59 WCW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 WCW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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