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VF59 NMY

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF59 NMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,015 miles

exhaust flexi worn but not blowing

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,036 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,038 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,199 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,120 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 64,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,916 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2017 52,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,652 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,854 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 19,510 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VF59 NMY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VF59 NMY, 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 VF59 NMY registered?

VF59 NMY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 January 2010.

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