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YK10 LNM

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,808 mi
Last recorded154,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 154,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 146,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,843 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

light corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,845 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength supporting arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush perishing/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush perishing/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear subframe support member excessive corrosion (bolt on bracket)

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff bushes perishing/splitting

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 130,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Excessive movement in exhaust pipe, front flexi pipe has broken and offers no support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear upper arm inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush perishing/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush perishing/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear subframe support member excessive corrosion (bolt on bracket)

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff bushes perishing/splitting

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 124,722 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,747 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 96,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,808 miles

Under wheel arches very dirty, not allowing a thorough inspection of components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,336 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,966 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 LNM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey 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 LNM, 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 LNM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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