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WM59 GRX

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,810 mi
Last recorded130,810 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM59 GRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,810 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 130,448 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake caliper heavily corroded + damp,no visible signs of fluid leaks

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 2055017 run on flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 run on flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 122,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,527 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,817 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,593 miles

reset tpm light

Fail 12 Nov 2020 109,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

reset tpm light

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,064 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,963 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,963 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 66,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 57,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,223 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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WM59 GRX is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM59 GRX, 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 WM59 GRX registered?

WM59 GRX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2010.

Is WM59 GRX safe to buy?

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