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EK59 ZSJ

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,793 mi
Last recorded81,793 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,793 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 81,793 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 80,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 79,818 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 79,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 77,835 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 77,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,386 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 76,386 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 75,643 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 75,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,757 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 67,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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tpm lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2018 62,637 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,445 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 54,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,493 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2014 46,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,991 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 ZSJ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

EK59 ZSJ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is EK59 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 ZSJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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