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2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,831 mi
Last recorded178,831 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 CWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 178,831 miles

Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp brackets damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp bracket damaged

Offside Front panel/wing has some corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 178,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp brackets damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp bracket damaged

Offside Front panel/wing has some corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 170,358 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2025 170,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2024 163,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

PAD LIGHT ON

TYRE MONITERING LIGHT ON

Fail 8 Mar 2024 162,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

PAD LIGHT ON

TYRE MONITERING LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Mar 2023 158,157 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 158,157 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 143,207 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 137,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2018 116,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Front EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE DETERIORATED

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,285 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 104,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,021 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FY10 CWU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY10 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY10 CWU registered?

FY10 CWU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is FY10 CWU safe to buy?

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