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EY59 XJH

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,828 mi
Last recorded53,828 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 53,828 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 41,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 37,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 34,266 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 31,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 25,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 21,697 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,872 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 XJH is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

EY59 XJH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for EY59 XJH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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