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2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,559 mi
Last recorded70,559 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS04 BAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 70,559 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 70,559 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 62,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 44,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 34,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 26,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,579 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted, Restricting some components

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,429 miles

Both rear + O/S/F Tyre cracking over side walls

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 16,342 miles

all four tyres side walls cracking but not exposing any cords

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,689 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 11,059 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 8,897 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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CS04 BAN is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CS04 BAN, 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 CS04 BAN registered?

CS04 BAN is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is CS04 BAN safe to buy?

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