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N21 TGB

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,293 mi
Last recorded65,293 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 TGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,293 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,720 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2023 43,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,542 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 27,955 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 25,321 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 25,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,424 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 21,730 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2014 15,257 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 10,067 miles

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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N21 TGB is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N21 TGB, 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 N21 TGB registered?

N21 TGB is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is N21 TGB safe to buy?

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