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MV10 ZYK

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 154,179 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 151,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 130,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,273 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,907 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

underside floor not tested due to covers

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,509 miles

child seats rear

Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats rear

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,116 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 58,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,398 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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MV10 ZYK is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV10 ZYK, 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 MV10 ZYK registered?

MV10 ZYK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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