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GL59 WMZ

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 128,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 121,113 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 121,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 111,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 100,618 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 3 Mar 2021 90,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Defective/Deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 90,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Defective/Deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 80,548 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,957 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,659 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,853 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,958 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

tyre monitor light staying on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WMZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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