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YK10 HSE

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,987 mi
Last recorded181,987 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 HSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 181,987 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside covered in thick dirty grease

Pass 15 May 2025 178,461 miles

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

front number plate cracked

underbody of car covered in grease like substance

Fail 13 May 2025 178,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

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

underbody of car covered in grease like substance

Pass 29 Mar 2024 170,963 miles

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

underbody of car covered in grease like substance

Pass 24 Mar 2023 163,090 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 150,805 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 137,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 125,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,683 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 100,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 100,458 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 88,527 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 88,527 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 74,264 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 74,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 60,320 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,705 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,946 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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YK10 HSE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK10 HSE, 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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YK10 HSE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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