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EF59 TZC

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 TZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 65,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 52,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 47,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear High level stop light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,176 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking rubber missing.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the back of the both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing.

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,288 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,433 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,328 miles

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,953 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 13,185 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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EF59 TZC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 EF59 TZC, 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 EF59 TZC registered?

EF59 TZC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is EF59 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 TZC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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