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FV10 TMZ

2010 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,510 mi
Last recorded49,510 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 TMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 49,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 47,621 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 45,173 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 41,876 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 39,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 35,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,885 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 32,885 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexi clamp corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 30,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 26,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 23,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,160 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 18 May 2015 17,070 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 15 May 2013 10,279 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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FV10 TMZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FV10 TMZ, 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 FV10 TMZ registered?

FV10 TMZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is FV10 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 TMZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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