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YG10 OWV

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,797 mi
Last recorded54,797 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 OWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 54,797 miles

plastic cover over outer sill +underbody obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2025 54,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic cover over outer sill +underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,868 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2024 52,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,716 miles

plastic covers under vehicle +over outer sills obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2023 51,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic covers under vehicle +over outer sills obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,428 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Apr 2021 44,037 miles

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,883 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,698 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,802 miles

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

under shields obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,501 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 31 Mar 2016 32,501 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,875 miles

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

osr tyre has a flat spot in the tread on the inner edge

rear pads have worn through the sensor and have bought a warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,633 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,725 miles

some small chips in windscreen

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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YG10 OWV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG10 OWV, 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 YG10 OWV registered?

YG10 OWV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is YG10 OWV safe to buy?

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