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EK59 XCG

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,504 mi
Last recorded107,504 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,504 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 107,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 64,432 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,311 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,813 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 45,813 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,592 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 30,411 miles

Nearside Outer 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 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.

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