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YC10 OLJ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,562 mi
Last recorded146,562 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 OLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 146,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 145,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 136,872 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 127,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,425 miles

Front Front Number Plate Deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise bonnet catch req attention

Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise bonnet catch req attention

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,435 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 106,430 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 100,782 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 100,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,418 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC10 OLJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC10 OLJ, 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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YC10 OLJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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