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YB10 ULA

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,407 mi
Last recorded150,407 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 ULA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 150,407 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 150,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 136,962 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,114 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 134,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,732 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 21 Feb 2023 125,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator And warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose but not insecure

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

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,935 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring covered in oil? (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened spring covered in oil? (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear springs covered in oil? (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 115,278 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,515 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,405 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,194 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,239 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 56,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyres outer sideall damaged

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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YB10 ULA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YB10 ULA, 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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YB10 ULA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2010.

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