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CV59 EHO

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,677 mi
Last recorded29,677 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 EHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,677 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 28 Apr 2016 29,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

break pad wear indicator light on

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,609 miles

water leak from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2014 16,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

water leak from engine

Fail 29 Nov 2013 15,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

been in a heavy front end bump

o/s/f air con bracket insecure

o/s/f plastic wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 2,068 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 EHO is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV59 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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