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CX59 SXF

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 SXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 131,665 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 130,869 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 107,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,575 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 95,366 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2022 95,366 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,566 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 90,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 87,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,354 miles

Engine Bay Covers Fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Bay Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,431 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,627 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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CX59 SXF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX59 SXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX59 SXF registered?

CX59 SXF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is CX59 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 SXF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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