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YE59 UUN

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 UUN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,227 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 96,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 96,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,916 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 93,240 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 93,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,656 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake test report would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valve stem rubbers perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 89,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake test report would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valve stem rubbers perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,618 miles

All 4 tyre valve stem rubbers perishing.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread balding towards outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,485 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)

front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,559 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,897 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,897 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,442 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 UUN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE59 UUN, 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 UUN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2010.

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