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YF59 VZY

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,567 mi
Last recorded121,567 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 117,710 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,935 miles

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

emissions too clean for print

Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

emissions too clean for print

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body floor panel insecure

ns inner front pads close to cutting warning light wire

Fail 4 Mar 2014 85,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body floor panel insecure

ns inner front pads close to cutting warning light wire

Pass 26 Jan 2013 64,354 miles

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

ns front tyre has flat spot on tyre

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 VZY is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

YF59 VZY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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The MOT history for YF59 VZY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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