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EMA 894S

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,335 mi
Last recorded97,335 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMA 894S
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,335 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both slightly more than misting but not serious (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 97,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both slightly more than misting but not serious (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 90,711 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp slight misting of water

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,694 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 56,923 miles

under trays

Pass 2 May 2019 52,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2017 47,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 40,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,984 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,596 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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EMA 894S is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EMA 894S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMA 894S registered?

EMA 894S is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is EMA 894S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMA 894S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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