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YE10 FKA

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,011 mi
Last recorded157,011 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 FKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 157,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Audible on road (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Damaged (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face though metal to metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch/Flywheel worn and vibrating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 145,753 miles

Low parking brake effort, repair advised

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 134,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower hub bushes osr and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 134,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower hub bushes osr and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 112,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 109,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,100 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,710 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,710 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,809 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 66,809 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2014 40,559 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2013 33,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 28,465 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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YE10 FKA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YE10 FKA, 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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YE10 FKA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2010.

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