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VA59 CDF

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,746 mi
Last recorded54,746 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 CDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,746 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 54,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 53,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 52,783 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 52,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 50,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front break warning light wire insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 46,779 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire loose

Pass 14 Dec 2018 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 41,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre has cut

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,282 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,360 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,976 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 CDF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red 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 CDF, 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 CDF registered?

VA59 CDF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is VA59 CDF safe to buy?

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