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CD04 SYM

2010 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,930 mi
Last recorded156,930 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD04 SYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 156,930 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 138,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,872 miles

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

Front undertray loose but not likely to come un attached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 129,955 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 138,419 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 123,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 129,874 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,584 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2021 121,502 miles

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 121,502 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,456 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 108,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,646 miles

Nearside Rear bumper has slight damage

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,072 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 102,072 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17zr91 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,386 miles

Front exhaust clamp split

Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,407 miles

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

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17/ runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,666 miles

Light damage n/s/r outer sidewall and small cuts on inner sidewall.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 62,199 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 62,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stone damage to top left corner of windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,555 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm + Bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside rear tyre on 3mm + Bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CD04 SYM is a 2010 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CD04 SYM, 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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CD04 SYM is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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