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C8 WEL

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,801 mi
Last recorded38,801 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 38,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 27,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 12,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 11,121 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 7,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 7,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,731 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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C8 WEL is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C8 WEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 WEL registered?

C8 WEL is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is C8 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 WEL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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