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EO59 RBX

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 RBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 104,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 104,752 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 101,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,601 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 99,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,839 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,994 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 86,148 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 83,250 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

General rear suspension bushes lightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2020 77,089 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 77,089 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer tread

Fail 29 Apr 2019 68,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer tread

Pass 26 May 2018 61,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 48,011 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - 205/50 17

Pass 23 May 2015 40,276 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 33,287 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 33,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,844 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 26,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 RBX is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

EO59 RBX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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