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BV10 TVL

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,354 mi
Last recorded179,354 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 TVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024 179,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated doughnut poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing , not affecting operation (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion underside in places

dpf warning light on

undertray damaged / loose

undertrays / covers fitted / full inspection can not be carried out

Pass 29 Mar 2023 149,142 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stork casing missing but not affecting operation of seatbelt

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor rings (1.6 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion underside in places

mud underside

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2022 116,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight corrosion underside in places

Fail 1 Apr 2022 116,236 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front ABS wire not full secured in place

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stabiliser arm inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Slight corrosion underside in places

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,304 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 101,302 miles

Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,052 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,222 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,483 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,235 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 40,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,411 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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BV10 TVL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BV10 TVL, 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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BV10 TVL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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