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EK59 EYP

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,557 mi
Last recorded112,557 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen washers weak

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 91,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 73,695 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,714 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

engine covers & under trays fitted

fuel cap sealing device rubber perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,939 miles

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

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,368 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,882 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 EYP is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EYP, 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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EK59 EYP is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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