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EL08 LYN

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,007 mi
Last recorded113,007 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL08 LYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 113,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 109,883 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 109,883 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 104,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2023 92,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 72,693 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,484 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 72,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,197 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 60,218 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 60,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,930 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,312 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 28,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EL08 LYN is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EL08 LYN, 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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EL08 LYN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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