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MT59 ETL

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,027 mi
Last recorded125,027 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 ETL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 125,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 125,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 116,286 miles

Exhaust mounting defective By gearbox, bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front, onto gearbox, bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Registration plate lamps dim

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,026 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil around top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 67,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to expose cord outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil around top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 59,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,916 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,435 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,435 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)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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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MT59 ETL is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MT59 ETL, 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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MT59 ETL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2010.

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