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YF10 AYJ

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,959 mi
Last recorded215,959 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 215,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 209,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 204,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 190,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 180,498 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 180,498 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 174,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 163,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 144,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 122,813 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 122,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,236 miles

Corrosion to rear battery bulkhead connection

Front brake discs and pads well worn

Offside front shockabsorber leaking not yet deemed to be excessive

debris in scuttle area

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and apppears to be punctured (run flat tyre)

trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,738 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,008 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 66,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,498 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 41,495 miles

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

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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YF10 AYJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF10 AYJ, 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 YF10 AYJ registered?

YF10 AYJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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