MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (inner/ outer)
Offside Rear not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (inner/ outer)
exhaust flexible section fractured/ weak
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (inner/ outer)
Offside Rear not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions (inner/ outer)
exhaust flexible section fractured/ weak
exhaust flexible section worn
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexible section worn
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section loose (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexible section (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)
wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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EK59 ZRE is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 ZRE, 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 ZRE registered?
EK59 ZRE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2009.
Is EK59 ZRE safe to buy?
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