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KT59 ZTV

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,134 mi
Last recorded122,134 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 ZTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,134 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 100,442 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Handbrake warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,735 miles

Offside 1 X headlight bracket broken

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

Seepage of oil and noise from rear diff

Pass 19 Aug 2023 65,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 73,674 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 73,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,190 miles

hand brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,259 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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KT59 ZTV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KT59 ZTV, 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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What year was KT59 ZTV registered?

KT59 ZTV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is KT59 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT59 ZTV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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