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NU59 JYZ

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 JYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 120,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 108,455 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 108,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine misfire under load

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,174 miles

Handbrake on limit

Pass 27 Oct 2021 100,246 miles

Footbrake travel present

Parking brake travel present

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,946 miles

Both rear brake ferrules corroded

Fuel cap seal aged and cracked

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge slightly worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,023 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,164 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,262 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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NU59 JYZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU59 JYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU59 JYZ registered?

NU59 JYZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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