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EA59 UCN

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 92,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2024 85,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping (drive shaft seal). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 85,445 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda levels outside of range (high) due to leakage. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping (drive shaft seal). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 75,814 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,199 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 50,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,882 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 37,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm some cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 29,271 miles

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

child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 19,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,103 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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EA59 UCN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UCN, 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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EA59 UCN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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