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LB10 LNO

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,642 mi
Last recorded182,642 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB10 LNO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 182,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 153,471 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 152,687 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o\s\f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 130,274 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 129,969 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern on both headlamps (4 x LED bulbs fitted ) and they both randomly flash when switched off. (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both top rear inner arm bushes badly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,313 miles

slight chips on a windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,189 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,035 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,679 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFSIDE REAR

Oil leak OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' TWO SMALL CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ONE SMALL CHIP (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS HEAVILY CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,668 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFSIDE REAR

Oil leak OFFSIDE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' TWO SMALL CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' ONE SMALL CHIP (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS HEAVILY CORRODED AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,396 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,980 miles

rear tyres close to limit (205/55/16)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 56,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres close to limit (205/55/16)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,859 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on edges

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,056 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 33,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LB10 LNO is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB10 LNO, 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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LB10 LNO is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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