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EA59 UCP

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,938 mi
Last recorded59,938 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UCP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,550 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Jun 2023 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 59,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 58,642 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 58,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 55,322 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,945 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 52,339 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,690 miles

front brake pads {inner} wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

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 UCP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

EA59 UCP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EA59 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 UCP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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