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EY59 ZGD

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,972 mi
Last recorded47,972 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 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 47,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 42,386 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,985 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT POINTING DOWNWARDS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 32,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT BALL JOINT POINTING DOWNWARDS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 16,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 5,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 4,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 4,397 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 4,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 3,895 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 3,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 2,410 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 ZGD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

EY59 ZGD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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