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FY59 EKZ

2009 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,762 mi
Last recorded146,762 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 EKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 146,762 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 146,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2025 144,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

noise from engine bay

Pass 6 Jul 2024 141,836 miles

Noise from engine bay

Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,570 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 139,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi at bottom of dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 136,762 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 133,716 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 133,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,617 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 99,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 96,173 miles

rear discs poor condition

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,899 miles

Bonnet Release mechanism stiff

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY59 EKZ is a 2009 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY59 EKZ, 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 FY59 EKZ registered?

FY59 EKZ is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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