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EJ59 FPV

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,573 mi
Last recorded71,573 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 FPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 71,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,598 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 70,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 63,526 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 63,422 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 57,015 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 35,974 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 31,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 29,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished cracking in tread ()

Offside Front tyre perished cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,622 miles

nearside rear tyre has light cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,194 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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EJ59 FPV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EJ59 FPV, 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

How do I check the history of EJ59 FPV?

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What year was EJ59 FPV registered?

EJ59 FPV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is EJ59 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 FPV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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