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DS10 GAV

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,628 mi
Last recorded127,628 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 GAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 118,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 118,890 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,170 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,733 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 98,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 93,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 85,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,072 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,851 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,344 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,270 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,548 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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DS10 GAV is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS10 GAV, 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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DS10 GAV is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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