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GF60 DBZ

2010 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,873 mi
Last recorded157,873 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF60 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 157,873 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 157,873 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 148,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Mar 2025 148,959 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Aug 2023 143,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / tyre size 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated / Worn low on edges / tyre size 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Does not illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 143,115 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort inadequate (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / tyre size 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated / Worn low on edges / tyre size 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Does not illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 142,752 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Due to major leak of exhaust gases. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexible joint broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure low.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 134,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,364 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,024 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,400 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,279 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,985 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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GF60 DBZ is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF60 DBZ, 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 GF60 DBZ registered?

GF60 DBZ is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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