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YE59 UVM

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,293 mi
Last recorded164,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 UVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 164,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,694 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 144,444 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 144,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 139,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,816 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 133,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2021 127,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pad warning light on(wire fault)

Pass 10 Jun 2020 124,460 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,470 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning indicator wire hanging out of pads

Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning indicator wire hanging out of pads

Front E.M.L light on dash

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,258 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,793 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres deteriorated through tread

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,559 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 UVM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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