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AA07 APA

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,802 mi
Last recorded68,802 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA07 APA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 68,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 59,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,977 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides led's deteriorating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 49,089 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 48,187 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 48,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,081 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,966 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,786 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,278 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,278 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,366 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,127 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,127 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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AA07 APA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AA07 APA, 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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What year was AA07 APA registered?

AA07 APA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2010.

Is AA07 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA07 APA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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