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MT59 NKR

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,501 mi
Last recorded78,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 NKR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 78,501 miles

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

chassis sticker in door vandalised

Pass 9 May 2024 75,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 75,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 72,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 72,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 70,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 66,927 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 62,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,714 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through to the cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,724 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre worn (3mm)

Nearside rear tyre worn (2mm)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 30,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 16,296 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 16,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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MT59 NKR is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NKR, 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 MT59 NKR registered?

MT59 NKR is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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