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GL59 WMA

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

147,979 mi
Last recorded147,979 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 WMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 147,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 132,813 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight run out n/s/f brake

very slight wear/play in rear suspension arm bushes!

Fail 27 Jul 2023 132,812 miles

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

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight run out n/s/f brake

very slight wear/play in rear suspension arm bushes!

Pass 28 Jul 2022 119,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 117,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,210 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small chips in windscreen. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 79,150 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Small chips in windscreen. Under-trays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,151 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,779 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,483 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 54,876 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread. Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 46,161 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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GL59 WMA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GL59 WMA, 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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GL59 WMA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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