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YF10 BKU

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,825 mi
Last recorded159,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 BKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 159,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 154,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,038 miles

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect and a slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 143,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has limited damping effect and a slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,703 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,766 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 105,920 miles

under trays unable to inspect some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,225 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,636 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres close to limit

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 BKU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

YF10 BKU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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