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YE59 VDN

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,573 mi
Last recorded170,573 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 VDN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 170,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 170,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 160,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 160,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 151,963 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,983 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 144,983 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,844 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 135,613 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 100,151 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 100,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 84,010 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn with lip

front inner brake pads worn close to wear sensors

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,863 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 46,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 5 Apr 2013 32,355 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VDN is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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