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EJ59 LXZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 155,613 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 149,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,076 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 141,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,379 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 111,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 86,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,274 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 LXZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ59 LXZ, 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 EJ59 LXZ registered?

EJ59 LXZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ59 LXZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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