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EK59 YJX

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,997 mi
Last recorded150,997 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 YJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,997 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 145,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 142,626 miles

offside reversing light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2023 142,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside reversing light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2022 140,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 138,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,525 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tpms light on detecting low pressure on tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2019 135,494 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 133,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 101,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 88,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,718 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,264 miles

Nearside Rear 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 YJX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

EK59 YJX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for EK59 YJX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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