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GV10 RVJ

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 147,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2018 147,446 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 128,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 128,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,932 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,701 miles

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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GV10 RVJ is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV10 RVJ, 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.

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What year was GV10 RVJ registered?

GV10 RVJ is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is GV10 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV10 RVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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