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YE59 UWM

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 UWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 72,803 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,235 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 54,234 miles

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 1 Feb 2016 48,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,036 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 42,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,291 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 38,291 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,108 miles

Brake warning light on (wires have been cut)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake warning light on (wires have been cut)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UWM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWM, 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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What year was YE59 UWM registered?

YE59 UWM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 16 February 2010.

Is YE59 UWM safe to buy?

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