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DV55 BMW

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 BMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 122,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi start distorting & has slight leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 109,594 miles

The exhaust front flexible joint is weak

the engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2025 109,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

The exhaust front flexible joint is weak

the engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 79,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,173 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 53,537 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 46,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 46,876 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,390 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 40,728 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,631 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,568 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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DV55 BMW is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV55 BMW, 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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What year was DV55 BMW registered?

DV55 BMW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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