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EF10 RLZ

2010 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,359 mi
Last recorded229,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 229,359 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 213,428 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 213,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 201,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 173,566 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

clean emissions no print out

Fail 12 Jun 2019 173,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

clean emissions no print out

Pass 1 Jun 2018 164,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 154,419 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 154,419 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 151,612 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 143,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,535 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 132,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,955 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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EF10 RLZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF10 RLZ, 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 EF10 RLZ registered?

EF10 RLZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2010.

Is EF10 RLZ safe to buy?

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