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EF59 GKO

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 120,557 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 114,756 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 114,756 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2024 106,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,337 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,028 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,247 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,430 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,879 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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EF59 GKO is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GKO, 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 EF59 GKO registered?

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

Is EF59 GKO safe to buy?

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