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YK10 MDE

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,958 mi
Last recorded138,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 138,958 miles

Brakes Performance ; Imbalance on Front Brakes ( lock out )

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has restricted rotation suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Fail 26 Jan 2025 138,958 miles

Brakes Performance ; Imbalance on Front Brakes ( lock out )

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has restricted rotation suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 131,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 131,820 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 123,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 123,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 115,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 108,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 106,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder and tread 3 mm

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3 mm

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and tread 3 mm

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 5 Jan 2019 98,080 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 98,080 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2018 89,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,896 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,208 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,359 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 51,359 miles

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

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

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 MDE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2010.

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