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EK59 ZSL

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,060 mi
Last recorded125,060 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 125,060 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 124,966 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 124,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,940 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 122,699 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,295 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,988 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,532 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 55,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,535 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 ZSL is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

EK59 ZSL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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