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FL10 YLW

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,256 mi
Last recorded99,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 YLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 99,256 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2026 99,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 69,183 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 69,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looks Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 91,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR/OSR look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

has under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,959 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2022 76,781 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 76,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,980 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,929 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 27,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on very outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on very outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,042 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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FL10 YLW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL10 YLW, 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 FL10 YLW registered?

FL10 YLW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is FL10 YLW safe to buy?

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