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YB59 HVZ

2010 BMW 116

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,374 mi
Last recorded206,374 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB59 HVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 206,374 miles

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

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

Rear EXHAUST FOULING SUSPENSION

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 206,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear EXHAUST FOULING SUSPENSION

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 201,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 201,347 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 196,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 191,282 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin Corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight movement on steering wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2022 186,499 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 181,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 175,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 161,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 147,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre deflated prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2018 147,490 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre deflated prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,153 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake lower rate of increase / slight imbalance

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,395 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YB59 HVZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YB59 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB59 HVZ registered?

YB59 HVZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2010.

Is YB59 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB59 HVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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