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EJ09 BZV

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,085 mi
Last recorded85,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 BZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside BODY DAMAGE //

TYRE WARNING LAMP

Pass 2 Jan 2024 81,256 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 28 Dec 2022 72,085 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,287 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,776 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 49,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 33,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers starting to smear -both-

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,036 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 17,074 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BZV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BZV, 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 EJ09 BZV registered?

EJ09 BZV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ09 BZV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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