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YD10 UAY

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,839 mi
Last recorded161,839 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 UAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 161,839 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 161,839 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 157,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 151,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear drive rubber coupling wear

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

tps light amber

Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 128,344 miles

Front Number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Fail 7 Oct 2021 128,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 115,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,361 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,283 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,283 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,800 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,084 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,655 miles

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 UAY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YD10 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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