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AF10 PKZ

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,303 mi
Last recorded169,303 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 PKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 169,303 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,096 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,544 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 148,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 145,667 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 139,777 miles

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

Front Flexible joint is very weak and appears very wobbly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 139,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Flexible joint is very weak and appears very wobbly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 133,813 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 133,813 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,730 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 125,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,459 miles

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,845 miles

Nearside 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 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)

winter tyres fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AF10 PKZ is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF10 PKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF10 PKZ is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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