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EK59 LLJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,730 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 90,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 90,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,896 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light inop

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,434 miles

Nearside Rear 3mm

Nearside Rear worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,846 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 34,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,306 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 LLJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

EK59 LLJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is EK59 LLJ safe to buy?

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