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EA59 UCV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 116,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 108,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,200 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 99,200 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Service Warning Light-On

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,879 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring Fouling Driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Service Warning Light-On

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,376 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,376 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,941 miles

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

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 UCV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

EA59 UCV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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