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YE59 VTW

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,769 mi
Last recorded112,769 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 112,769 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,365 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 107,348 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,669 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 94,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,059 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

duel mass wobble

prop shaft wobble

Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

duel mass wobble

prop shaft wobble

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,612 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 78,612 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2013 55,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,075 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 VTW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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