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EO59 UJW

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 UJW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2025 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,976 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system Inactive!

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,437 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inactive!

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,237 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 29,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 26,921 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 26,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,984 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 22,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,158 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 18,078 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,657 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 UJW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

EO59 UJW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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