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EJ59 UDZ

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,622 mi
Last recorded140,622 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 140,622 miles

full underbody under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2024 134,388 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2022 127,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 115,287 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,286 miles

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

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,443 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))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,360 miles

unable to inspect full underside brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front flexi outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,374 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front flexi outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,092 miles

Propshaft rear rubber mounting cracking

Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Propshaft rear rubber mounting cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,875 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,930 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 51,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 UDZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDZ, 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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EJ59 UDZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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