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RF59 TFN

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,471 mi
Last recorded66,471 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 66,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 60,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,162 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 60,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 59,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 59,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in tread and various cracks present 205/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 58,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,739 miles

brake discs corroded all the way around

Fail 14 Apr 2021 57,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroded all the way around

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 57,469 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,983 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,977 miles

Offside Front tyre perished in tread area

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,124 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,573 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 TFN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RF59 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

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

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