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SB59 NRL

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 NRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 155,215 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 155,215 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 155,034 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 146,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 141,731 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 141,684 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside outer edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 131,293 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,464 miles

Front both front tyre wear outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 113,763 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,105 miles

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2019 81,105 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 70,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

rear prop shaft flexi joint starting to show cracks

Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,582 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 63,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 54,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 44,655 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 36,194 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,840 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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SB59 NRL is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB59 NRL, 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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SB59 NRL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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