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NU10 YXW

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,393 mi
Last recorded121,393 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 YXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 121,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,464 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 109,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,151 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 69,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

front tyres wearing outer edges and have small cuts in tread

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish, but still sealing fuel system

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,798 miles

Stone chip in screen outside of swept area.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,697 miles

Both front tyres going bald on outer edges

Front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 25 Aug 2012 25,844 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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NU10 YXW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NU10 YXW, 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 NU10 YXW registered?

NU10 YXW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2010.

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