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FH10 SWK

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,329 mi
Last recorded173,329 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 SWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 173,329 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 173,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 168,661 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 167,923 miles

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

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 167,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 157,572 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 157,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,053 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 135,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,025 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 129,025 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,678 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 106,913 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 106,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 98,614 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,507 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deterioated

front exhuast joining clamp broken but system still supported

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,429 miles

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

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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FH10 SWK is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 FH10 SWK, 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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What year was FH10 SWK registered?

FH10 SWK is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2010.

Is FH10 SWK safe to buy?

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