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EK59 GZS

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,349 mi
Last recorded133,349 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 GZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 133,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

slight water ingress to n/s/f+o/s/f indicators

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2022 117,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,833 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 106,039 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 91,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2017 87,940 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,951 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on the outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,195 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,195 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,193 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 GZS is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

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

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