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Y3 DCA

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,323 mi
Last recorded87,323 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 DCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,323 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 78,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 49,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm scrubbed off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nailed 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,015 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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Y3 DCA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y3 DCA, 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 Y3 DCA registered?

Y3 DCA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2010.

Is Y3 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 DCA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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