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LY59 ZNJ

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,540 mi
Last recorded111,540 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ZNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 111,540 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,062 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 105,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,824 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 75,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 58,800 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,521 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

undertray present

Pass 6 Feb 2016 46,508 miles

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 39,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LY59 ZNJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LY59 ZNJ, 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 LY59 ZNJ registered?

LY59 ZNJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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The MOT history for LY59 ZNJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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