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EO59 BDZ

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 137,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 134,774 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 134,774 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,904 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 111,748 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,690 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,751 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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EO59 BDZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EO59 BDZ, 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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EO59 BDZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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