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BG10 KAU

2010 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,518 mi
Last recorded28,518 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW R Series22,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 KAU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 28,518 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 28,518 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 28,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,001 miles

TPMS warning on dash display

Fail 9 Jul 2021 27,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning on dash display

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 21,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,646 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 11,118 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 6,294 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 2,529 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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BG10 KAU is a 2010 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 22,759 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG10 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 16 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG10 KAU registered?

BG10 KAU is a 2010 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is BG10 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG10 KAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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