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CV59 EHM

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 EHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 135,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate lamps dim

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 135,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate lamps dim

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,056 miles

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2022 130,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deeply corroded on edge advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,999 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 127,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,993 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 122,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,938 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2019 115,938 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 107,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,727 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 86,741 miles

Exhaust flexi joint weak

Heavy vibration from engine

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,622 miles

damage to o/s/r quarter pannel

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to o/s/r quarter pannel

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,731 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light on.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,718 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,343 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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CV59 EHM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV59 EHM, 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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CV59 EHM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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