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YR10 YSX

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,636 mi
Last recorded72,636 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 YSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,636 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 72,636 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 72,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 70,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 70,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 68,212 miles

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,028 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 66,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,216 miles

Modify exhaust fitted to centre section

Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 61,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,014 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 36,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall cut. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 4,701 miles

Engine warning light on

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 YSX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YR10 YSX, 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 YR10 YSX registered?

YR10 YSX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2010.

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