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NV59 VXY

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,173 mi
Last recorded165,173 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 VXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 165,173 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 157,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 157,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 148,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 146,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f link arm slightly damaged.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due to plastic covers.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,227 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm bent.[slight]

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Fail 24 Jul 2019 138,227 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm bent.[slight]

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,568 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 128,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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 27 Apr 2017 123,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,114 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)

covers fitted to underbody

Fail 22 Apr 2016 116,114 miles

Front registration plate incorrect and rear (6.3.1a)

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)

covers fitted to underbody

Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,793 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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NV59 VXY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel 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 NV59 VXY, 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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NV59 VXY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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