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EA59 KCY

2009 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,037 mi
Last recorded136,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 KCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 136,037 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 125,886 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 119,975 miles

steering column noisy

Fail 6 Jan 2024 119,975 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering column noisy

Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 104,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,378 miles

Lower sill and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2021 97,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Lower sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,124 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,779 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,441 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,033 miles

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

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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EA59 KCY is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA59 KCY, 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 EA59 KCY registered?

EA59 KCY is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is EA59 KCY safe to buy?

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