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FY10 FHX

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,699 mi
Last recorded156,699 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 156,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 156,699 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 146,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 146,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 136,693 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 136,567 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn from hub to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn from hub to sub-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 125,465 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 125,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,716 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 113,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,054 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 92,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 87,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,991 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 54,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 54,325 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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FY10 FHX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY10 FHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY10 FHX registered?

FY10 FHX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is FY10 FHX safe to buy?

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