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YF59 FNK

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

232,621 mi
Last recorded232,621 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 FNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 232,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 205,603 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 205,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 181,628 miles

Rear diff leak

Fail 29 Sep 2023 181,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear diff leak

Pass 17 Sep 2022 143,566 miles

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 17 Sep 2022 143,566 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Sep 2021 125,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,146 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 112,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 108,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Plastics under vehicle not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2018 108,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Plastics under vehicle not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,588 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 102,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1955516 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 84,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FNK is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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