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GV59 ZYS

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,316 mi
Last recorded162,316 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 ZYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 162,316 miles

Oil leak from rear Diff

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2023 158,257 miles

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

parking brake effort 16%.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,532 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 127,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,196 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 108,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front 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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,357 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 44,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 44,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 31,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 1/4 left approx

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 1/4 left approx

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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GV59 ZYS is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV59 ZYS, 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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GV59 ZYS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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