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YD10 ZBT

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,721 mi
Last recorded179,721 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 179,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Brake Disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 173,957 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 168,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 163,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 157,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 150,543 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

exhaust flexi poorly repaired

exhaust system poorly supported

Fail 15 Dec 2018 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

exhaust flexi poorly repaired

exhaust system poorly supported

Pass 23 Nov 2017 118,890 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn in centre = 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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 ZBT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel 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 YD10 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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