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EO59 OZM

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,523 mi
Last recorded159,523 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 159,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 150,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 143,745 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 132,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,041 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight condensated

interior mirror covered

Fail 24 Jan 2019 86,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 run flat winter tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight condensated

interior mirror covered

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 44,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 44,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 32,605 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,701 miles

EML light came on when revved up

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel long

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 OZM is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 OZM, 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 OZM is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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