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EK59 LJX

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,322 mi
Last recorded83,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,322 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,019 miles

Brake pedal has slightly more travel under load

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,252 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges getting close to limits

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 23 Feb 2019 58,354 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges slightly

offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,312 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,312 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,073 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,941 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 40,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Dec 2013 35,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 30,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LJX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJX, 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

How do I check the history of EK59 LJX?

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What year was EK59 LJX registered?

EK59 LJX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is EK59 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 LJX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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