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LY59 KTJ

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,265 mi
Last recorded46,265 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2026 46,265 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 43,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 40,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 31,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LY59 KTJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY59 KTJ, 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 LY59 KTJ registered?

LY59 KTJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2010.

Is LY59 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 KTJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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