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EU59 LSE

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 LSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 101,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,376 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,618 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,372 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 72,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,836 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,674 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,306 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,394 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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EU59 LSE is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU59 LSE, 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 EU59 LSE registered?

EU59 LSE is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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