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EF10 NPU

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,651 mi
Last recorded77,651 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 NPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,651 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin To the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper is only just meeting the requirements (aeroblade)

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 76,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,340 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 74,544 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread nearing limit

Pass 21 Jul 2022 73,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,660 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,864 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,680 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 39,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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EF10 NPU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF10 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF10 NPU registered?

EF10 NPU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2010.

Is EF10 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF10 NPU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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