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VA59 AFV

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 AFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 95,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,672 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,672 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 73,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 62,678 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,041 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 27,921 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VA59 AFV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VA59 AFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA59 AFV registered?

VA59 AFV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2010.

Is VA59 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA59 AFV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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