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KY10 TUV

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,073 mi
Last recorded201,073 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 TUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 201,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 200,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 191,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 191,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 179,821 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 174,920 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 163,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 163,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock Locating Tab Sitting On Top Of Hub (incorrectly fitted) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Shock Locating Tab Sitting On Top Of Hub (incorrectly fitted) (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 155,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 155,964 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 151,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

low emitter

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor slightly insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pad sensor slightly insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,979 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre side wall but not through to cords

Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,127 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,127 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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KY10 TUV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KY10 TUV, 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 KY10 TUV registered?

KY10 TUV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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