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RF59 FDO

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,341 mi
Last recorded162,341 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 FDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 162,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 160,717 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 160,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 154,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 154,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Play at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,864 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 148,862 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexy broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 143,039 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 136,695 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 136,695 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,378 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,909 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FDO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF59 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

RF59 FDO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is RF59 FDO safe to buy?

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