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EK59 YJE

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 100,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 98,139 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,137 miles

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))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 93,121 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 88,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,611 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 77,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outter edge

stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,904 miles

Undertray's fitted front to rear underside

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,342 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 24,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,979 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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