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YF59 BKN

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,095 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 116,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 105,441 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 105,441 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,503 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,330 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 95,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,942 miles

leaning slightly to right

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,082 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 83,082 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,055 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 73,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 45,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 31,565 miles

osr brake pads 4.5mm

Pass 30 Sep 2013 19,497 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 16,603 miles

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

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

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

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 BKN is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF59 BKN, 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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YF59 BKN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 February 2010.

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