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NA59 RSU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,667 mi
Last recorded146,667 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA59 RSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 146,667 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 146,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 143,443 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 143,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 139,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 134,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 130,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 124,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer side wall. 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 37/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,054 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres close to limit

screw in osf tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,353 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

screw in osf tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff main seal leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,368 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NA59 RSU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NA59 RSU, 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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NA59 RSU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 February 2010.

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