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YL10 VLE

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,610 mi
Last recorded83,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 VLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 83,608 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,799 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,792 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to re open (3.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,037 miles

HANDBRAKE LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Jul 2019 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

HANDBRAKE LIGHT ON

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,452 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,895 miles

Rear 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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YL10 VLE is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL10 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL10 VLE registered?

YL10 VLE is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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