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T26 EEN

2009 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,087 mi
Last recorded33,087 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 EEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 33,087 miles

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,781 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 30,238 miles

advise rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,841 miles

underside suspension parts and bushes showing signs of age,

Pass 19 Aug 2022 27,459 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,096 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 26,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 25,085 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,809 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 22,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 20,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,417 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 19,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,046 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,413 miles

All four tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,285 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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T26 EEN is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T26 EEN, 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 T26 EEN registered?

T26 EEN is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is T26 EEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T26 EEN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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