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CFZ 7578

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,143 mi
Last recorded139,143 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFZ 7578
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 139,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe and mounts have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2025 120,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear prop shaft bush

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Pro shaft bush worn.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 114,116 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Pro shaft bush worn.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,477 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 106,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,617 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'Rose' joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 97,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Virtually no braking face left on inner face. Severe corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. Probable cause, very low tyre pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprox' 2.00 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'Rose' joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 88,727 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out shape old (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,440 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,439 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,130 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,925 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,837 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,574 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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CFZ 7578 is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CFZ 7578, 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 CFZ 7578 registered?

CFZ 7578 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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