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BU60 ZFY

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU60 ZFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corrodid

genral under body corrosion

rear axle corrodid

Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,194 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,600 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 86,451 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,050 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 82,050 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 55,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,759 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 41,668 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,065 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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BU60 ZFY is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU60 ZFY, 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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BU60 ZFY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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