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YY59 VDC

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 VDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 117,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 117,213 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 117,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 109,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,046 miles

Offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,974 miles

Nearside Front worn on edge

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

Offside Front worn on edge

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 33,147 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

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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YY59 VDC is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY59 VDC, 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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YY59 VDC is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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