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EO59 UJZ

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,889 mi
Last recorded123,889 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 UJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 123,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on dash

Engine knocks when revved but no dipstick to check oil level

Offside Rear Pad wear sensor not attached to pads

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Dec 2022 122,628 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Approx 1mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine also knocks when revved but no dipstick to check level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light on permanently

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 108,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,038 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,059 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,464 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,075 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 UJZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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