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SO59 CUA

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,211 mi
Last recorded85,211 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 CUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 70,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 58,450 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 57,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding locks up on rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer pads linings deattached (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside disc inner surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,810 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,839 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 54,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and n/s/f tyres near the wearbands

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 18,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2013 18,179 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edges

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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SO59 CUA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO59 CUA, 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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SO59 CUA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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