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EK59 ZVC

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,549 mi
Last recorded101,549 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 ZVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,549 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,549 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,548 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,019 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,471 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,780 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVC is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

EK59 ZVC is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is EK59 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK59 ZVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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