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EY59 VJL

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 VJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,927 miles

Exhaust flange bolt broken

Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,971 miles

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

exhaust bolt missing

Fail 16 Dec 2024 79,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust bolt missing

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,999 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 59,847 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,042 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 49,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 13,072 miles

both front tyres cracking in treads advise reolace

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking & cut in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 9,884 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

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 VJL is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

EY59 VJL is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for EY59 VJL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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