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EK59 LKE

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,086 mi
Last recorded87,086 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 87,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marginal pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marginal pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 85,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 85,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,480 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 81,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction after few min from start (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 80,359 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,809 miles

Offside Rear sharp metal stuck in tyre tread.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,629 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,957 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 57,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,413 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 44,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LKE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

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

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