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YF59 SWZ

2010 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,578 mi
Last recorded65,578 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 SWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 20,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 20,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 5,489 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 SWZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 SWZ registered?

YF59 SWZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is YF59 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 SWZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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