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E21 NGD

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,445 mi
Last recorded116,445 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 NGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 101,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,467 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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 25 Oct 2023 90,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 82,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,858 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,224 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,080 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 49,879 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 49,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 43,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 24,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have uneven wear almost worn to cord on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,680 miles

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

both front tyres have uneven wear almost worn to cord on inner and outer edges

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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E21 NGD is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 E21 NGD, 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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E21 NGD is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2010.

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