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YF10 KFW

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 KFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 123,384 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 119,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/ sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp/ sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp / sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp / sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,367 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres showing inner and outer edge ware from low pressure running (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 87,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 30,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,850 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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YF10 KFW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

YF10 KFW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2010.

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