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CV59 EJL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 EJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 93,065 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,925 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 88,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 83,350 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 83,342 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe front support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,894 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 77,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,122 miles

brake warning light on

tps light on

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

tps light on

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of rubbing

Fail 29 Oct 2020 66,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of rubbing

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,768 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 54,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 47,004 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,718 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 EJL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJL, 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 CV59 EJL registered?

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

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