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EJ09 RYC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,377 mi
Last recorded52,377 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 RYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Petrol cap sealing ring beginning to crack/split

Fail 27 May 2026 52,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Petrol cap sealing ring beginning to crack/split

Pass 29 May 2025 51,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,399 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,389 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 46,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 45,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,098 miles

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

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

TPMS light indicates a fault

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,508 miles

all tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,012 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 RYC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ09 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

EJ09 RYC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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