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YE59 YAU

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,699 mi
Last recorded126,699 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2017 126,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 116,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 110,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YAU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

YE59 YAU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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