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EY59 LVM

2009 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,740 mi
Last recorded97,740 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 97,740 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 97,740 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 84,371 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust particulate filter flexible joint splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake Warning light constantly lit however handbrake working correctly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 84,139 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust particulate filter flexible joint splitting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake Warning light constantly lit however handbrake working correctly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 70,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,133 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 49,887 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EY59 LVM is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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