2010 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · SW59 LMV
2010 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 139,303 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW59 LMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 139,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW59 LMV Mileage History
- 19/06/2024133,664 mi
- 19/01/2026139,241 mi+5,577 mi
- 12/03/2026139,258 mi+17 mi
- 01/04/2026139,272 mi+14 mi
- 02/05/2026139,303 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 3,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW59 LMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 116 (SW59 LMV) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits also has a misfire............. (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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