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BU55 ONX

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,927 mi
Last recorded102,927 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 ONX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 102,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside headlight outer lens is deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2025 101,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 101,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 99,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight/rear arm with ball joint facing upwards (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,137 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 97,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Lower arm bolt loose. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front ( head light misting )

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,654 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 94,081 miles

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

Offside Rear sensor wire not connected

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 77,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,286 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,443 miles

Front wipers deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (front arm ball joint facing down) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm ball joint facing down) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front moisture in headlamp

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm ball joint facing down) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 46,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,818 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 30,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.

nearside front suspension lower arm lower balljoint boot damage.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber splitting.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn.

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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BU55 ONX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU55 ONX, 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 BU55 ONX registered?

BU55 ONX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2010.

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