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EA59 VKW

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 VKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 85,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2018 60,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,880 miles

centre mirror insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,868 miles

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

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

centre mirror insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,443 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,162 miles

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

advise alignment check

front tyres worn low on outer edges & tread slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,325 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 VKW is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

EA59 VKW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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