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EK59 LKM

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,117 mi
Last recorded102,117 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2024 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. p-brake 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 53,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. p-brake 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,574 miles

Offside Rear diff oil seal leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 48,574 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear diff oil seal leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,425 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

emissions only just met seek advice

front tyres starting too perish

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,511 miles

Boot space full at time of test.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,993 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 LKM is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

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

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