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HV10 VUS

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 VUS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 155,328 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 155,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF / Turbo (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 127,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,975 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No image wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID or LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2021 114,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

off side front fog lamp broken

Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,572 miles

Front flexible join weak

Rear Diff area Damp

Fail 4 Dec 2020 108,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front flexible join weak

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

Rear Diff area Damp

Pass 7 Dec 2019 95,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,388 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 71,549 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,574 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 65,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,495 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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HV10 VUS is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV10 VUS, 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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HV10 VUS is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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