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E8 AUR

2010 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 AUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 187,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear both sides dirt covers not secure to shockers

bulb fault illuminates on dash but all operating

Fail 6 Aug 2025 187,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear both sides dirt covers not secure to shockers

bulb fault illuminates on dash but all operating

Pass 19 Feb 2025 137,869 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 176,407 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 176,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When fog light is switch on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 128,883 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 165,965 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 165,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,162 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 112,248 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 92,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked/ damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Central Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired grille damaged / sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 245/45r18 Goodyear eagle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 245/45r18 Goodyear eagle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,612 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,608 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure flex part split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 82,850 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2017 78,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,928 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,925 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 25 May 2016 72,321 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 72,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,132 miles

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

engine cover fitted covering components

engine undertray fitted covering components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,130 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

engine cover fitted covering components

engine undertray fitted covering components

Fail 27 May 2015 65,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,128 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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E8 AUR is a 2010 BMW 316 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E8 AUR, 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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E8 AUR is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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