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L333 PAU

2010 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,877 mi
Last recorded47,877 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 PAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 47,877 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 47,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,113 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 42,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 42,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 35,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,815 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,388 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,373 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,127 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 11,525 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 11,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L333 PAU is a 2010 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L333 PAU, 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 L333 PAU registered?

L333 PAU is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2010.

Is L333 PAU safe to buy?

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