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YE59 VFG

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,233 mi
Last recorded160,233 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 160,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 145,395 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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))

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2021 145,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Advise change bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 105,992 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 105,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,861 miles

crack in nearside of the windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 97,528 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,730 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,399 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 VFG is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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