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Y20 SOB

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,012 mi
Last recorded119,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 SOB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 119,012 miles

Front exhaust flexi getting deteriorated

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear subframe corroded in areas

Fail 15 Dec 2025 118,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi getting deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded in areas

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2024 113,816 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

exhaust flexi deteriorated (recommend attention)

Fail 10 Dec 2024 113,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

exhaust flexi deteriorated (recommend attention)

Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,353 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,243 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc getting deteriorated on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

both rear tyres getting worn

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,497 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))

Nearside Front brake disc getting deteriorated on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,197 miles

under shields fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 60,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,281 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,493 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,153 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 38,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 27,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,587 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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Y20 SOB is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y20 SOB, 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 Y20 SOB registered?

Y20 SOB is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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