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EY59 VCX

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,873 mi
Last recorded70,873 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,873 miles

Rear view mirror loose , removed for test

Fail 9 Dec 2025 70,837 miles

Central Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,181 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,173 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,146 miles

Front discs & pads are getting low

o/s/r tyre is getting low in tread. @3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,565 miles

mixing run flat tyres with normal tyres on the same axel is not recommended

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,074 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VCX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EY59 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

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

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