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EK59 LKA

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 122,286 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,683 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 14 Feb 2023 114,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,347 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,301 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,542 miles

crack in windscreen front brake pads low

Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

crack in windscreen front brake pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,570 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Worn On Outer Edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Worn On Inner Edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LKA is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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