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EK59 CYW

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 CYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,097 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 94,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,334 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2018 83,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2018 83,696 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres wearing from inner edge

under-tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres wearing from inner edge

under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,071 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN/PERISHING...

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD...

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,071 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN/PERISHING...

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE OF TREAD...

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,602 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CYW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK59 CYW, 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 EK59 CYW registered?

EK59 CYW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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