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EK59 ZPU

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 86,418 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 68,759 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe cracked almost through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi almost broken through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,342 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 53,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 51,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 21,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,715 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 24 Sep 2012 21,363 miles

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 ZPU is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

EK59 ZPU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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