MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside hand brake performance low
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear uppers arm. both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bonnet stiff to open
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside hand brake performance low
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear uppers arm. both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bonnet stiff to open
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear braking plate noise possible stone stuck
Offside fuel tank strap bent
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uppers arm both sides small room in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill covers & under covers fitted
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle performance low uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear braking plate noise possible stone stuck
Offside fuel tank strap bent
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uppers arm both sides small room in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill covers & under covers fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
child seat fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
child seat fitted
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK59 XCG is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?
EK59 XCG is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2009.
Is EK59 XCG safe to buy?
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