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MW59 NLR

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,170 mi
Last recorded134,170 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 NLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,170 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,629 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 130,629 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 127,575 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 127,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction rough running when on tick-over (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre wearing on edges

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 15 Aug 2018 127,495 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,546 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 91,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 91,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,470 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 91,469 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,345 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 69,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MW59 NLR is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

MW59 NLR is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is MW59 NLR safe to buy?

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