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EF59 LLD

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,536 mi
Last recorded129,536 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LLD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,536 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,539 miles

Offside Front head lamp has condensation

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 111,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp has condensation

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,088 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 83,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,708 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 73,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 43,254 miles

Front 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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EF59 LLD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel 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 EF59 LLD, 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 EF59 LLD registered?

EF59 LLD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is EF59 LLD safe to buy?

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