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DN10 RAU

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,811 mi
Last recorded100,811 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 RAU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,811 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 96,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - clamp is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 31 Mar 2021 96,392 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe - clamp is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,175 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,869 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have a slight lip (3.5.1i)

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2016 74,863 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edge feathering (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have a slight lip (3.5.1i)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 66,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 61,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,014 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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DN10 RAU is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN10 RAU, 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 DN10 RAU registered?

DN10 RAU is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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