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BD10 VUT

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,113 mi
Last recorded118,113 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 118,113 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both side (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,244 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 102,526 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,848 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,917 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,093 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 32,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,474 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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BD10 VUT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD10 VUT, 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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BD10 VUT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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