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YY10 DKN

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,267 mi
Last recorded124,267 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 DKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 124,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 7 May 2024 114,644 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 113,825 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 110,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 104,141 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,203 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 100,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 90,007 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2017 59,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rear brake pipes coating swollen. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,194 miles

Rear Wiper inop

Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper inop

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,302 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,449 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,449 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY10 DKN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY10 DKN, 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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YY10 DKN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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