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YD10 BWC

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 BWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,485 miles

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

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

minor oil leak from rear differential

prop-shaft rear flexible disc perished

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,702 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,702 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 100,803 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 97,417 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,610 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 92,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 91,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 91,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake a little high

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

hand brake a little high

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,638 miles

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

Front none run-flat tyres fit to a vehicle designed for run-flat tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 65,638 miles

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

Front none run-flat tyres fit to a vehicle designed for run-flat tyres

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,489 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,285 miles

front tyres getting low on 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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YD10 BWC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black 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 YD10 BWC, 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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YD10 BWC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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