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DV10 TPY

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,895 mi
Last recorded101,895 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV10 TPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 101,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low cant adjust up any further, headlight not in straight (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,474 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low inside of light insecure/ damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edges

tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 70,987 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 70,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,085 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,120 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,759 miles

Cable at rear of vehicle corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear differential oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 17,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Cable at rear of vehicle corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear differential oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV10 TPY is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV10 TPY, 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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DV10 TPY is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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