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DE60 TAU

2010 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,299 mi
Last recorded56,299 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 TAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,299 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 56,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,169 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,984 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 47,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,622 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,321 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 26,527 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front /nearside front and offside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 25,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,138 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,275 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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DE60 TAU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE60 TAU, 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 DE60 TAU registered?

DE60 TAU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 18 October 2010.

Is DE60 TAU safe to buy?

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