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RF59 FCZ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 FCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 98,140 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,613 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 93,433 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to see thickness of inner brake pads.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,986 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,293 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,718 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,296 miles

Both rear ABS rings have swollen and are rubbing on sensors.

Offside Front Fog lamp loose in bumper.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in lower rose joint bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,091 miles

slight movement in offside rear lower hub rose joint

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,977 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just passed test (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 54,547 miles

front tyres just starting to wear

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,097 miles

slight wear in nearside rear suspension

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,760 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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RF59 FCZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue 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 RF59 FCZ, 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 RF59 FCZ registered?

RF59 FCZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is RF59 FCZ safe to buy?

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