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YY10 LZF

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,997 mi
Last recorded120,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 LZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 120,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 111,055 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

noise on rear brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2023 100,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 90,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe flexi split and separating slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 90,459 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet inop all under bonnet checks failed and will need checking once repair effected brakes .steering levels etc (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe flexi split and separating slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,396 miles

advise front wipers

Fail 10 Jun 2021 81,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp aim, high and no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

advise front wipers

tpms on

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,162 miles

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)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 57,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 37,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 33,302 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 33,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,148 miles

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 LZF is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY10 LZF, 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 LZF is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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