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YF59 LUW

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,533 mi
Last recorded103,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 103,533 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 93,866 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 89,104 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 81,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,344 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 67,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 67,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,165 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 60,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,083 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,034 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,784 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,444 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 LUW is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

YF59 LUW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is YF59 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 LUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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