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NL60 ZFR

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 ZFR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,084 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,097 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 68,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,580 miles

Headlamp switch positions out of sync but does not effect operation

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 55,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,976 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 51,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking 205/50/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

rear centre seat belt not working correctly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,568 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective can not pull out to check (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,151 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully check some items

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 23,364 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL60 ZFR is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL60 ZFR, 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 NL60 ZFR registered?

NL60 ZFR is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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