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EJ59 LYU

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,853 mi
Last recorded69,853 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,492 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,818 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,376 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,289 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,061 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 LYU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

EJ59 LYU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is EJ59 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 LYU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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