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EY59 ZGV

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,095 mi
Last recorded70,095 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,095 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 62,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,329 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 58,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,636 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 51,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 47,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,303 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 31,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,851 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

emissions to clean for equipment to read

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 ZGV is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGV, 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 ZGV registered?

EY59 ZGV is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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