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GV59 YYS

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 YYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 42,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 38,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 34,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 34,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 33,792 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,037 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 33,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 30,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but chords not visible

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread but chords not visible

Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 27,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,091 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 24,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn uneven on outer edge and on 3mm

NSR tyre on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen cracked but not restrict the driver view

Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,728 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front screen cracked outside of swept area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

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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GV59 YYS is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV59 YYS, 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 GV59 YYS registered?

GV59 YYS is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is GV59 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 YYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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