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EK59 LJU

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 91,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 91,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 74,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,565 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 43,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 42,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,243 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,860 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 18,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,730 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 LJU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

Is EK59 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 LJU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK59 LJU have outstanding finance?

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