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BJ59 MWM

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 MWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 98,595 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 90,499 miles

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has a cut but not exposing cords or structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2021 84,894 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged and completely cracked making a character only visible when looking perfectly straight on (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has a cut but not exposing cords or structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint on top rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,033 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2020 81,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,638 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,122 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,588 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,401 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 18,190 miles

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

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

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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BJ59 MWM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ59 MWM, 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 BJ59 MWM registered?

BJ59 MWM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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The MOT history for BJ59 MWM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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