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EJ59 LYX

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 101,564 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 96,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,676 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 92,676 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,514 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 83,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Windscreen Sun Shade Strip encroaches Swept Area but not significantly affecting Drivers View

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 70,870 miles

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

Brake System Warning light on indicating fault

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,207 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,504 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,919 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 27,305 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,201 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 LYX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYX, 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 EJ59 LYX registered?

EJ59 LYX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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