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EK59 XBZ

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,607 mi
Last recorded178,607 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 178,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 165,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 153,277 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 153,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 142,409 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 142,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both RH and LH ones (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,586 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 128,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METEAL TO METAL SCORED DISC (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 124,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,660 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2019 118,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

bonnet catch partily seized

bonnet damaged

head light switch loose

Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,765 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Bulb warning light on dash, all lights working correctly at time of test.

EML on

Fail 6 Sep 2018 104,765 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Bulb warning light on dash, all lights working correctly at time of test.

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,815 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,690 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

wipers streaking slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 54,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,939 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)

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 XBZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

EK59 XBZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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