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DG10 RYJ

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,925 mi
Last recorded169,925 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 169,925 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 169,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 139,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,725 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 129,378 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,107 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 110,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust heat shield damaged/insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front jacking block missing and sill cover slightly damaged

rear tyres approx' 3mm remaining

workshop/service warning light on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,544 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,882 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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DG10 RYJ is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG10 RYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG10 RYJ registered?

DG10 RYJ is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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