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YE59 UDL

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,062 mi
Last recorded116,062 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 UDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,062 miles

exhaust noisy

oil weeps

v/s play both rear top arm bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2024 114,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber not located correctly

Offside Front shock absorber not located correctly

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 96,869 miles

Emissions not tested TIMING CHAIN NOISE (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,762 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,660 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 59,406 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 59,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,280 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 26 Jan 2015 47,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,430 miles

amber brake warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,711 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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YE59 UDL is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE59 UDL, 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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YE59 UDL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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