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DE10 VYC

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,372 mi
Last recorded149,372 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 VYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 149,372 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,983 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 136,974 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Will not open (3.1 (c))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x5 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,912 miles

Offside Front seat back wont tilt forward

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,631 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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

Offside Front seat back wont tilt forward

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp bulb holder insecure

Offside Front drivers seat tilt mechanism broken to allow access to rear seats

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ns/os (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop/tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section split fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust system insecure flexi section split fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/50R 17 89V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp bulb holder insecure

Offside Front drivers seat tilt mechanism broken to allow access to rear seats

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,033 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

emmsions to low to record.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 86,331 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 76,418 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 76,418 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 65,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2014 65,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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DE10 VYC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE10 VYC, 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 DE10 VYC registered?

DE10 VYC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is DE10 VYC safe to buy?

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