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VA59 AFX

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,984 mi
Last recorded137,984 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 AFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 137,984 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f fog loose in fixing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover detatched (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,558 miles

Nearside Front Fog light insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vin/emissions value sticker missing

Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

VIN sticker missing

Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,305 miles

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

VIN sticker missing (inc smoke label)

Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,391 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

VIN sticker (inc plate smoke level) missing

Pass 4 Feb 2021 110,824 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,255 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,371 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 72,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,050 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,720 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,820 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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VA59 AFX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AFX, 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 VA59 AFX registered?

VA59 AFX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 February 2010.

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