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YC60 CAX

2010 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 CAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 102,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 57,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,252 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 34,725 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,672 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 30,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

Pass 7 May 2014 25,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,112 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,112 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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YC60 CAX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YC60 CAX, 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

How do I check the history of YC60 CAX?

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What year was YC60 CAX registered?

YC60 CAX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2010.

Is YC60 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 CAX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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