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EY59 ZGR

2009 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,171 mi
Last recorded41,171 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZGR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 41,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 38,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 33,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 23,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 21,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 19,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2015 17,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 9,606 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 ZGR is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 ZGR, 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 ZGR registered?

EY59 ZGR is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is EY59 ZGR safe to buy?

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