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EO59 OWH

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,268 mi
Last recorded62,268 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 OWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,268 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 62,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 55,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 49,808 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 49,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,925 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 44,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 40,321 miles

emissions high just passed

Fail 16 May 2018 40,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

emissions high just passed

Pass 4 May 2017 36,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,228 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 OWH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EO59 OWH, 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 EO59 OWH registered?

EO59 OWH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is EO59 OWH safe to buy?

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