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SB59 XLS

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 102,108 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

hand brake low effort

Fail 13 Jun 2024 101,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

hand brake low effort

Pass 30 Jun 2023 92,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jun 2022 82,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 75,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 67,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,693 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 50,037 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,617 miles

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,142 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,376 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 20,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 XLS 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 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 SB59 XLS, 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 XLS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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