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LF10 YML

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 YML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,939 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 114,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 113,954 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,229 miles

Front both tyres smooth on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2021 99,227 miles

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

Front both tyres smooth on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2020 88,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,305 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,398 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,567 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pads are getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,909 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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LF10 YML is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LF10 YML, 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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LF10 YML is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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