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EK59 ZVM

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,733 mi
Last recorded121,733 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 6 Dec 2022 116,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,683 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,666 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 90,774 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 90,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged +bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 48,699 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 43,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,404 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 ZVM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

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

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