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DL10 FFT

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,698 mi
Last recorded157,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 FFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 157,698 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm markers and wearing uneven

Offside Front otyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm markers and wearing uneven

slight corrosion under vehicle

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

Fail 6 Oct 2025 157,698 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm markers and wearing uneven

Offside Front otyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm markers and wearing uneven

slight corrosion under vehicle

underside of vehicle covered in plastic paneling

Pass 9 Oct 2024 147,771 miles

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

under body corroding and plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2024 147,770 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroding and plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,957 miles

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

under body starting to corrode and plastic floor covers fitted time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 138,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body starting to corrode and plastic floor covers fitted time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 121,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 121,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake discs corroding

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

both front wipers deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,752 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to come away but not blowing and system supported

Front Wipers smearing but clear screen effectively

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 51,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,372 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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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DL10 FFT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL10 FFT, 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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DL10 FFT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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