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EO59 OVT

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,288 mi
Last recorded77,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 OVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

horn starting to sound out of tone but not harsh

Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,454 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 74,733 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 74,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 73,987 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 48,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,318 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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EO59 OVT is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO59 OVT, 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 EO59 OVT registered?

EO59 OVT is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 OVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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