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EO59 OZL

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 OZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 110,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 93,785 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 93,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section has a major leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material is no longer attached to the backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 92,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 90,245 miles

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit now (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 88,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation to offside headlight

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2022 88,865 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation to offside headlight

exhaust flexible section is deteriorating

rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,537 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating / on the limit now

oil residue rear differential area's

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,998 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

oil residue rear diff area's

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

moisture around rear diff

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,472 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,919 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,034 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 OZL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EO59 OZL, 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 OZL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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