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YK10 LAO

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,021 mi
Last recorded156,021 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 156,021 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 153,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 142,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

parking permit could be positioned better (out of drivers view)

Fail 15 Sep 2022 142,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

parking permit could be positioned better (out of drivers view)

Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front / Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear / Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 138,437 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front / offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear / offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 131,948 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm 225/45/17

Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm 225/45/17

Pass 31 Mar 2018 94,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 94,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,329 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,508 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 LAO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LAO, 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 YK10 LAO registered?

YK10 LAO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is YK10 LAO safe to buy?

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