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LY59 KUK

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,238 mi
Last recorded111,238 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 KUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 111,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear bush has play replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear reg bulbs very dim suggest replace asap

Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,719 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,696 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge tyre delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front section/flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Pass 7 Jun 2022 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2021 92,259 miles

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

brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/50/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 225/45/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,466 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,623 miles

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,356 miles

bonnet opening handle inside car slightly stiff

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,840 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 34,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KUK is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUK, 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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LY59 KUK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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