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NG59 NFY

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG59 NFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 104,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged excessive corrosion to both sides of brake pipe: rear axle - both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake wire incorrectly fitted (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides and across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear abs and brake pad wear indicator wires loose and in suspension spring

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Rear under body corroded

brake pad warning light yellow(!) on

Pass 6 Feb 2021 93,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 93,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 83,139 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,770 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 59,986 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,596 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Nov 2015 53,945 miles

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

Plastic coating blistered on rear brake pipes, unable to assess condition of pipes beneath coating.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,734 miles

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

Plastic coating on rear brake pipes bubbling up slightly. Unable to assess actual pipe condition for plastic coating.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,127 miles

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

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 NFY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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