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NG59 DCE

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,978 mi
Last recorded106,978 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG59 DCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,978 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,977 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

yellow brake warning lit

Pass 24 Oct 2024 99,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 92,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,139 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,212 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,811 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 62,811 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,440 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 55,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,761 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,981 miles

slight cracking to both front tyres outer walls

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,397 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 38,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,959 miles

front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

wipers smearing

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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NG59 DCE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 NG59 DCE, 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 NG59 DCE registered?

NG59 DCE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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