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YK10 LKO

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

208,549 mi
Last recorded208,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK10 LKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 208,549 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 206,021 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 205,956 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 198,545 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 198,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 185,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 175,234 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 175,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component insecurely attached diff mounting bolt fractured (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 166,494 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 166,490 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 160,676 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 153,959 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 148,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 126,236 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,917 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,978 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 89,978 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,230 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 LKO is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YK10 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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