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NY59 ECX

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,604 mi
Last recorded140,604 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY59 ECX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 138,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 133,733 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 133,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,525 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 115,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,130 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to casings

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,618 miles

Front and rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,341 miles

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

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

emissions was too clean to provide emissions printout

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,045 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Emissions too clean to provide emissions printout

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,102 miles

emissions was too clean to provide a emissions printout

Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,097 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

emissions was too clean to provide a emissions printout

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,849 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,955 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing thin on outer edge

Offside front tyre is worn thin on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,942 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 31,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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NY59 ECX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NY59 ECX, 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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NY59 ECX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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