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YF59 BZT

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,574 mi
Last recorded98,574 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,959 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 93,959 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,409 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,926 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,337 miles

Offside Front phone cradle close to being in drivers view

Fail 24 Feb 2020 66,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front phone cradle close to being in drivers view

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,144 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,710 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 38,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 31,541 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 25,112 miles

Small stone chip in center of windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2014 25,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise alignment to stop uneven wear to all tyres

Small stone chip in center of windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 18,991 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn from outer edges and also have cracks inbetween treads

Nearside and offside rear tyres have cracks inbetween treads

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 BZT is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BZT, 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 YF59 BZT registered?

YF59 BZT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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