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PF10 TYH

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,311 mi
Last recorded138,311 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 TYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 138,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 137,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 134,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,688 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 129,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 107,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 106,049 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 96,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 81,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,249 miles

both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Fail 19 Jul 2013 56,185 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 56,185 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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PF10 TYH is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PF10 TYH, 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 PF10 TYH registered?

PF10 TYH is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2010.

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