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VE10 YCU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 YCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 56,689 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Only one bolt in cat to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder & perished. NEEDS REPLACING 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Osr low

Fail 21 May 2026 56,660 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Only one bolt in cat to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder & perished. NEEDS REPLACING 205-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Osr low

Pass 14 May 2025 51,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder & perished NEEDS REPLACING 205-50-17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake operation

Pass 8 May 2024 48,009 miles

Cat bolt snapped

Fail 8 May 2024 48,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cat bolt snapped

Pass 16 May 2023 45,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Cat bolt snapped

Pass 19 May 2022 39,649 miles

Bolt snapped cat to front pipe

TPMS lamp lit

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 34,921 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 34,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 18,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,516 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,101 miles

nearside front tyre raised outer tread low

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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VE10 YCU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VE10 YCU, 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 VE10 YCU registered?

VE10 YCU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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