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EK59 WOV

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,054 mi
Last recorded77,054 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,054 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

Pass 21 Sep 2022 76,435 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 74,834 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE KNOCKING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

REAR BUMPER TRIM MISSING

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,092 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,502 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,300 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,017 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,017 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,323 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 22,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 22,917 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 15,972 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 WOV 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 68.8%.

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 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

EK59 WOV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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