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FV10 VWK

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,208 mi
Last recorded156,208 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 156,208 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 156,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,316 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 112,868 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,856 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 worn to no visible tread on both edges - customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal minimum required limit (1.6mm) - customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,592 miles

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexible section deteriorated to excess (7.1.1)

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 61,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both os/ns (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,341 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,026 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 VWK is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FV10 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

FV10 VWK is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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