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YS10 GTU

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,752 mi
Last recorded169,752 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 GTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 169,752 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 169,752 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central rear view mirror missing

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

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

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

TPMS light on

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 164,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 153,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 153,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint insecure/poorly repaired (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to legal limit

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 141,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 115,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jul 2013 110,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YS10 GTU is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS10 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YS10 GTU registered?

YS10 GTU is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 26 August 2010.

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