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EJ09 BYV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,986 mi
Last recorded65,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside - nearside close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal rubber perishing

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,060 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,290 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge/perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2014 33,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 27,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,924 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ09 BYV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 EJ09 BYV, 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 EJ09 BYV registered?

EJ09 BYV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ09 BYV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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