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EK59 AEO

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,841 mi
Last recorded124,841 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 AEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,841 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 116,121 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 109,634 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,366 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,891 miles

under trays fitted / ubcc

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,591 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,861 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 87,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,588 miles

O/S/F Tyre Perishing ,Worn On Edges Getting Close To Legal Limit With Side Wall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,833 miles

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)

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view

nsf wheel rim damaged

osf tyre worn on outer edge and perishing/side wall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

osf and nsr tyres slight side wall damage/both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,104 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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EK59 AEO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EK59 AEO, 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 EK59 AEO registered?

EK59 AEO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is EK59 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 AEO 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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