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YS59 OWJ

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,981 mi
Last recorded138,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 OWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2025 138,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads and disc's showing signs of overheating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 11 May 2024 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads and disc's showing signs of overheating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 May 2023 122,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 112,263 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 112,262 miles

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

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

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock absorber carrier snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,360 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,360 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 83,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 72,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,471 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 63,471 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 63,022 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 63,021 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper arm semi seized.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,964 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,577 miles

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

both offside front and nearside rear tyre valves are perished

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake discs corroded slightly

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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YS59 OWJ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS59 OWJ, 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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YS59 OWJ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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