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YF59 WBZ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,131 mi
Last recorded162,131 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 162,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 162,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 152,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 129,968 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 129,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,796 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 74,495 miles

Exhaust system insecure down pipe flex section broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads worn low - warning lamp on

nearside reart tyre worn close to limit inner edge

under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,788 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 59,777 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s Reg lamp slightly dim

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (3.5.1g)

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

N.S.R reg lamp slightly dim

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side front outer (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside parking brake reading low may need adjustment or repair

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside parking brake reading low may need adjustment or repair

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,485 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 43,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 33,105 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,339 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,775 miles

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

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

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 WBZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black 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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

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

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