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EF59 GKA

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,633 mi
Last recorded204,633 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 204,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 204,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced had no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 192,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on 4mm legal limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 178,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 167,878 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 167,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 159,558 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 154,939 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,933 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 150,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,923 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 53,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,431 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear 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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EF59 GKA is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EF59 GKA, 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 EF59 GKA registered?

EF59 GKA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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