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EK59 LLW

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 LLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 78,209 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle ()

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front, of rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 78,005 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle ()

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front, of rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,922 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror ()

Pass 10 May 2021 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp Has Condensation

Pass 14 May 2020 63,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,251 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,251 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,627 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,626 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,900 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,829 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 54,829 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 52,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 47,394 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,845 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 44,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LLW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

EK59 LLW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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