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RF59 OUV

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 OUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,247 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 111,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 109,828 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,262 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2022 108,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 97,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 96,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,956 miles

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Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Oil leak axle area ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,415 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,490 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 57,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,570 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,534 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 OUV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUV, 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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What year was RF59 OUV registered?

RF59 OUV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is RF59 OUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 OUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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