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EJ09 BZC

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,421 mi
Last recorded126,421 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 126,421 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 126,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 116,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 106,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 100,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 94,529 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 91,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,573 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 79,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,845 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,030 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre on outer edge - 205/50 r17 93y

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has two deep cuts to tread area

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 May 2014 48,424 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 48,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 39,673 miles

front @ rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,374 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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EJ09 BZC is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

EJ09 BZC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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