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MW59 FFS

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 FFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 84,649 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,925 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,725 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Aug 2024 81,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,815 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,247 miles

2 small chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Aug 2021 71,247 miles

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

2 small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,448 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2018 58,182 miles

Under tray fitted

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,487 miles

large plastic covers fitted hard to check

Fail 24 Jul 2016 44,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front inner brake pads appear to be worn low

large plastic covers fitted hard to check

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,839 miles

brake pad and disc wear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,600 miles

deterioration/cracks to offside front tyre (tread area)

nearside front tyre worn 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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MW59 FFS is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW59 FFS, 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 MW59 FFS registered?

MW59 FFS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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