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72 WHY

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,464 mi
Last recorded65,464 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 WHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,464 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 53,478 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,584 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3-4mm.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,491 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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72 WHY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 72 WHY, 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 72 WHY registered?

72 WHY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is 72 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 WHY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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