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EF59 UMJ

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,113 mi
Last recorded109,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 109,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,459 miles

Minor oil leak from unknown source around offside of engine

Pass 25 Jul 2024 105,044 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 105,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 99,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 88,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,730 miles

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 4 Sep 2017 52,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,770 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 UMJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF59 UMJ, 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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EF59 UMJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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