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BD59 BVW

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 BVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 121,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,403 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 98,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,439 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Wing rusted

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Fail 7 Mar 2024 95,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Wing rusted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays limiting view on some components

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,790 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front DPF Flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,337 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,872 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2018 59,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 48,647 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 48,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 38,890 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 16,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,315 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 11,192 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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BD59 BVW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BD59 BVW, 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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BD59 BVW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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