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BK10 NVS

2010 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,794 mi
Last recorded25,794 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW R Series22,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 NVS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively The Pin Bushes Have Slight Play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 17,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,238 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 16,238 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 15,362 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 14,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 14,749 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 13,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 12,748 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 11,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 9,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 7,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 2,700 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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BK10 NVS is a 2010 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK10 NVS, 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 BK10 NVS registered?

BK10 NVS is a 2010 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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The MOT history for BK10 NVS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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