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H29 CLA

2010 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,029 mi
Last recorded125,029 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 CLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 125,029 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 116,206 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 104,837 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 104,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 93,928 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,953 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,763 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,358 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn to legal tread depth and badly worn inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2018 64,345 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 25 Nov 2017 57,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

both front brake disc's have slight lip

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,318 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,301 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,144 miles

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

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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H29 CLA is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H29 CLA, 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 H29 CLA registered?

H29 CLA is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 3 November 2010.

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