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YF59 ABN

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 ABN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 110,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,763 miles

N/S Headlight has poor pattern

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play - Change urgently ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,062 miles

Front pad wear sensor not fitted correctly

Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear grease around cv joint

Fail 30 May 2018 53,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear grease around cv joint

Pass 30 May 2018 53,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear grease around cv joint

Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,414 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 51,414 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,132 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,132 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 46,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 20,684 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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YF59 ABN is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF59 ABN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 ABN registered?

YF59 ABN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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