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FY10 XLS

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,601 mi
Last recorded177,601 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 XLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 177,601 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 177,601 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 169,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 169,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 162,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 162,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,593 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated, slightly loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 143,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 143,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 138,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on the outerside wall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 131,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 108,855 miles

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 108,855 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

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 XLS is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XLS, 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 FY10 XLS registered?

FY10 XLS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is FY10 XLS safe to buy?

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