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GL59 XFH

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,452 mi
Last recorded103,452 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 XFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 99,340 miles

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2024 99,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,058 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 78,033 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,472 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,256 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 57,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 49,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,159 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 37,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 31,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GL59 XFH is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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