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LY55 ADA

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,584 mi
Last recorded91,584 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 ADA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 91,584 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,783 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 85,035 miles

Minor corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 85,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Minor corrosion to rear subframe

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 82,183 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGES BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH OS AND NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGES BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,820 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 72,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,678 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,323 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 35,514 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LY55 ADA is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LY55 ADA, 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 LY55 ADA registered?

LY55 ADA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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