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YR10 TFZ

2010 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,203 mi
Last recorded74,203 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 TFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,893 miles

engine covers and undertray's fitted obscuring some items

offside rear parking brake requires attention/adjustment. (slightly out of balance)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,301 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

slight damage to front windscreen (not in swept area)

Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

slight damage to front windscreen (not in swept area)

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,835 miles

chip in front windscreen

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

front brake pads worn (inner pads)

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,425 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,748 miles

both front tyres slight worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,259 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,124 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,214 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,552 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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YR10 TFZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR10 TFZ, 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 YR10 TFZ registered?

YR10 TFZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is YR10 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR10 TFZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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