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YF59 KAX

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,553 mi
Last recorded150,553 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 KAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 150,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,314 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 139,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,327 miles

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

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

Offside Handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 23 Nov 2022 126,317 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Offside Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 4 Dec 2021 115,049 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,916 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 100,915 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,062 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,061 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,151 miles

engine cover & under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,868 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,868 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 73,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,722 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,722 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,638 miles

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

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

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

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 KAX is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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