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NG59 DXH

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,235 mi
Last recorded165,235 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 165,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,682 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 158,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,504 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 140,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,567 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,904 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR + OSR upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 84,068 miles

Offside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged But Not Fouling Tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2018 84,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged But Not Fouling Tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,640 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,804 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,916 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 38,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 31,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 23,471 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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NG59 DXH is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NG59 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

NG59 DXH is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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