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AD59 EWX

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,663 mi
Last recorded197,663 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 197,663 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 188,358 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 185,483 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 185,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 182,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 178,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 173,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 173,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 158,188 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag lamp not illuminating (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 158,188 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag lamp not illuminating (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,929 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,344 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 126,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine/under tray fitted

front and rear brake pad sensor wires broken/not connected

tyre pm warning lamp on

Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine/under tray fitted

front and rear brake pad sensor wires broken/not connected

nail in osr tyre

tyre pm warning lamp on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 112,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,119 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,119 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle.

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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AD59 EWX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD59 EWX, 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 AD59 EWX registered?

AD59 EWX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is AD59 EWX safe to buy?

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