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E20 NOX

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,556 mi
Last recorded195,556 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 NOX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 195,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 190,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear bars

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 6 Nov 2023 179,076 miles

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn very close to wear bars

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2023 179,002 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn very close to wear bars

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 171,730 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2021 166,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and close too wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre on wear bars

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted brake pipes and hand bake cables not checked

Pass 10 Nov 2020 165,666 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 162,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 154,277 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 154,277 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,578 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,026 miles

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,175 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E20 NOX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E20 NOX, 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 E20 NOX registered?

E20 NOX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2010.

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