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BM56 SAN

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 SAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 105,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,580 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 99,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 96,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,175 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 92,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,489 miles

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

both front shock absorbers leaking and have damping effect

both front tyres cracking

slight oil leak on rear diff

Fail 7 Sep 2018 77,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front shock absorbers leaking

both front tyres cracking

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,202 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,781 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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BM56 SAN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM56 SAN, 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 BM56 SAN registered?

BM56 SAN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is BM56 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM56 SAN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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