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AX59 AAZ

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,545 mi
Last recorded83,545 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 AAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 83,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 83,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,377 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view DAMAGED TOP CENTRAL (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive POSSIBLE ROCKER COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,200 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,575 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,048 miles

Covers fitted

N/S/R tyre 2 mm

O/S/R tyre on limit 205/50/17 RFT

Fail 13 Dec 2016 38,047 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Covers fitted

N/S/R tyre 2 mm

O/S/R tyre on limit 205/50/17 RFT

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,074 miles

Brake reaction bushes are starting to get soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front wipers are slightly worn

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2016 31,074 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Bonnet catch seized (8.4.2)

Brake reaction bushes are starting to get soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front wipers are slightly worn

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,547 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit nearside

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Fail 31 Dec 2014 23,448 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake pads worn to limit on nearside

trims fitted to outertsills and undersides

Pass 27 Dec 2013 17,121 miles

front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 12,387 miles

trims fitted to outersills and underside

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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AX59 AAZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 AX59 AAZ, 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 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX59 AAZ registered?

AX59 AAZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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