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KV10 OML

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,073 mi
Last recorded146,073 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 OML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 146,073 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper damaged

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2025 135,159 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Fail 13 Aug 2025 135,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,775 miles

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Fail 19 Aug 2024 122,762 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values failed after 3 attempts (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread plus on 1.6 mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing rough in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread plus below 1.6mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished and cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 26 Aug 2023 115,994 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,840 miles

Offside reverse light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,839 miles

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

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,027 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))

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,498 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust flexi broken, not blowing yet (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

covers on engine and on underside

vin plate/sticker starting to peel off of offside B pillar

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,927 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,873 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 43,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,630 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KV10 OML is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV10 OML, 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 KV10 OML registered?

KV10 OML is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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