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YF59 ZKU

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 104,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,013 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 82,006 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 70,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 41,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,153 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 24,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 18,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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 ZKU is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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