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EK59 LLO

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,575 mi
Last recorded136,575 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 136,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 129,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,270 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 4 Nov 2021 113,390 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r road wheel inner edge distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 103,241 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,148 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

service light on

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine bay restricted view

engine under tray

service light on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,647 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 LLO is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LLO, 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

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What year was EK59 LLO registered?

EK59 LLO is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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