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EY59 LVN

2009 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 LVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 157,379 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 148,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner & outer edges also close to legal limit. 2055017. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 2254517. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge, 2254517. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 132,571 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 115,390 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,168 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 92,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 80,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 rft (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,699 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,533 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 LVN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LVN, 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 EY59 LVN registered?

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

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