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YC10 XEF

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 XEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 90,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,825 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,058 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,352 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,556 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,856 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 49,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,652 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 41,651 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,360 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,173 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,204 miles

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 XEF is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XEF, 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 YC10 XEF registered?

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

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