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LF10 ZNN

2010 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,029 mi
Last recorded127,029 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 ZNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 127,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

high travel in handbrake lever

Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi join (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 110,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi join (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 103,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 95,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,153 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,152 miles

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

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

both rear parking brakes low reading

Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 75,824 miles

both front brake disc lipped

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,876 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,464 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronttyres worn low outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,994 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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LF10 ZNN is a 2010 BMW 316 in Red 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 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 LF10 ZNN, 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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LF10 ZNN is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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