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EK59 ZRE

2009 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,117 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 125,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,312 miles

exhaust flexible section worn

Fail 10 Jan 2023 115,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,227 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi section loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,227 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 95,389 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,508 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 74,507 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,420 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,419 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,195 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,050 miles

wear on inner and outer edge of front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,584 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,529 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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