MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need new bulbs black coating is off end of the bulbs (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both aero (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer / 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outter edge
stone chip in screen
Undertray's fitted front to rear underside
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)
both front tyres are worn on the outer edges + close to legal limit
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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EK59 YJE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?
EK59 YJE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2009.
Is EK59 YJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK59 YJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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