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DFZ 8491

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 8491
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,354 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 3,500 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 138,354 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi joint worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads approx 3,500 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 124,819 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread, 3mm, 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 108,328 miles

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near the subframe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear to the wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 103,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the wheel marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near the subframe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,095 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,095 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 91,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 91,931 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust has major leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from catalytic flexi pipe >>broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working jet is blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure bolt is missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 81,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 5 May 2018 81,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 71,483 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,582 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,835 miles

both front tyres are cut in tread ( not deep enough to reach cords )

both rear tyres are cut in tread ( not deep enough to reach cords )

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,948 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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DFZ 8491 is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFZ 8491, 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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DFZ 8491 is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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