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YR59 WCJ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 WCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside heavily surface corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 117,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside heavily surface corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 115,945 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,476 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 114,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,295 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2019 111,499 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Unable to carry out full emissions test due too lambda being to high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm inner swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm inner swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,074 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,225 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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YR59 WCJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YR59 WCJ, 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 YR59 WCJ registered?

YR59 WCJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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