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EA59 MZN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,206 mi
Last recorded109,206 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 MZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,103 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 88,103 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 82,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,495 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,298 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,526 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 54,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to clearly see n/s and o/s rear coil spring lower coils .

Fail 18 Oct 2014 42,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to clearly see n/s and o/s rear coil spring lower coils .

Pass 12 Oct 2013 30,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,192 miles

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

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 MZN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA59 MZN, 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 EA59 MZN registered?

EA59 MZN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is EA59 MZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 MZN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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