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VE10 YPC

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,965 mi
Last recorded129,965 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 YPC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 129,965 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 129,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PLAY AT REAR WHEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PLAY AT REAR WHEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 119,822 miles

bolt broken off from the exhaust joint front

both no plate lights are dim

slight play in both rear suspension

Fail 30 Aug 2023 119,822 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

bolt broken off from the exhaust joint front

both no plate lights are dim

slight play in both rear suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2022 109,378 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

plat in both rear suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2020 87,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,258 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 47,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,509 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,632 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,812 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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VE10 YPC is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YPC, 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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VE10 YPC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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