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YY10 SXX

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,211 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 84,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,705 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 79,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,564 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 67,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing and not clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,976 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 27,578 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,695 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

nsr tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 8,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 SXX is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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