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SB59 ZXT

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 ZXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,600 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,534 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 87,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,027 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,027 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,272 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated brake pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,741 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker.. zone b ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rubbing on drive shaft (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,741 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker.. zone b ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rubbing on drive shaft (4.11 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,667 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer 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 13 Feb 2017 52,545 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 52,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,588 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 35,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZXT, 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 SB59 ZXT registered?

SB59 ZXT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is SB59 ZXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 ZXT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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