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YS10 GWW

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS10 GWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 144,734 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 138,129 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 138,129 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,499 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,010 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 121,299 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 121,299 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak Coolant leak from engine ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,871 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 89,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,662 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,437 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 89v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 77,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 89v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 69,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,714 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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YS10 GWW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS10 GWW, 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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YS10 GWW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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