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NL10 NXM

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,072 mi
Last recorded149,072 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL10 NXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 149,072 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODING & SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON.X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SHOWING DIM,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (LED)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING ON BOTH SHOULDERS,ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(205-50X17W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING & NSR FIXING POINT HEAVILY RUSTING.

Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,072 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES CORRODING & SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON.X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SHOWING DIM,REPLACE A.S.A.P. (LED)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF TYRE HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING ON BOTH SHOULDERS,ADVISE ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(205-50X17W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTING & NSR FIXING POINT HEAVILY RUSTING.

Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,504 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE ON ACCELERATION.

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE.(205-50X17V) (5.2.3 (e))

SERVICE DUE ON DASH.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VARIOUS SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,955 miles

Rear brakes are binding

Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 119,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,744 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 96,744 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,306 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge close to seperating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,293 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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NL10 NXM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL10 NXM, 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 NL10 NXM registered?

NL10 NXM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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