MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body component insecure air filter (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play in nearside rear upper rose joint
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 not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play in nearside rear upper rose joint
underneath covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake pad wire broken
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s front (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK59 ZSV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?
EK59 ZSV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2009.
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