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RF59 TFK

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,277 mi
Last recorded70,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 70,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads 70-75% worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 70,142 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & perished both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads 70-75% worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap rubber sealing ring slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 61,280 miles

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

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 5 Jan 2024 58,981 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

Rear tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre starting to wear slightly on extreme inner apex of thread,but still within limits for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre starting to wear slightly on extreme inner apex of thread but still within limits for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,924 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,447 miles

Rear pads at 3mm

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 56,979 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,077 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,861 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,034 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 34,954 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TFK 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 TFK, 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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RF59 TFK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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