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FM10 TWU

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,000 mi
Last recorded168,000 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 TWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 164,704 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 162,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 161,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 157,254 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 148,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,402 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 148,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,672 miles

front brake disc lipped

parking brake warning light on

slightly play at both sides rear suspension arms

Fail 14 Oct 2016 139,426 miles

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

front brake disc lipped

parking brake warning light on

slightly play at both sides rear suspension arms

Pass 14 Apr 2016 134,356 miles

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

lip on front brake disc

Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,014 miles

exhaust flexy joint deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 112,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FM10 TWU is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM10 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM10 TWU?

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What year was FM10 TWU registered?

FM10 TWU is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is FM10 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 TWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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