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AY10 ZXV

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 166,909 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 24 Nov 2021 166,909 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp on

Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre / run flat light on dash

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2020 155,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing cracking / perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre / run flat light on dash

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 14 May 2019 139,825 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 139,825 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 129,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 129,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 118,540 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 118,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 108,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 108,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 74,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,485 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 55,485 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake pads and discs needed

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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AY10 ZXV is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AY10 ZXV, 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 AY10 ZXV registered?

AY10 ZXV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2010.

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