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YK60 VLZ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,151 mi
Last recorded127,151 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 VLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 127,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,286 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear inner faces of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush suspension arms closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded in areas

slight oil leak

under covers fitted restricting view of components

Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear inner faces of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush suspension arms closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded in areas

slight oil leak

under covers fitted restricting view of components

Pass 28 Feb 2024 121,346 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 119,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,781 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside front brake pad wear wire not connected.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/fuel system/steering/suspension/electrical equipment/vehicle structure

Fail 19 Mar 2020 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted unable to inspect some areas/items of brake system/fuel system/steering/suspension/electrical equipment/vehicle structure

Pass 15 Mar 2019 88,773 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 88,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose diesel particulate filter flexible joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,223 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 39,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,233 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight corrosion front brake discs

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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YK60 VLZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK60 VLZ, 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 YK60 VLZ registered?

YK60 VLZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2010.

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