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EY59 LUW

2009 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,473 mi
Last recorded75,473 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 70,416 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,112 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 47,917 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,465 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 39,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,328 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 15,136 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,166 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,200 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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EY59 LUW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY59 LUW, 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 EY59 LUW registered?

EY59 LUW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EY59 LUW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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