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SB59 RNN

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 RNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 95,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 89,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 81,873 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 68,147 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 55,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 44,603 miles

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

brake warning light lit

Fail 17 May 2017 44,603 miles

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

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

brake warning light lit

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,541 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2014 22,494 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,905 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,093 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 RNN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SB59 RNN, 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 RNN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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