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EY59 ZFX

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front water ingress into headlamp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,580 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,149 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 77,010 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,874 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,055 miles

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,457 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,254 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,319 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,565 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2013 24,215 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 16,170 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 ZFX is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

EY59 ZFX is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is EY59 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 ZFX shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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