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YE59 VDF

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 VDF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 129,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge has cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,145 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 102,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 96,114 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 96,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very bad DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on both sides of tyre on2mm LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on both sides of tyre on 2mm LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,250 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 84,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 78,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s reverse light not working

under trays, sill and engine covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,187 miles

exhaust emissions very low, ill not register on smoke meter

under trays, sill covers and engine covers fitted,, limiting view

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,531 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin (Wear sensor fitted)

Service lamp on

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 VDF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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