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HV10 BDX

2010 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,692 mi
Last recorded193,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 BDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 193,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 188,210 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 188,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 178,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 171,129 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,060 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 141,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,833 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 122,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,022 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

Under-body/Chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,949 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short midway under car (1.9.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lip (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short midway under car (1.9.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 86,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 25,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV10 BDX is a 2010 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV10 BDX, 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 HV10 BDX registered?

HV10 BDX is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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