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LM10 FXH

2010 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 FXH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,427 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2023 123,489 miles

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective breather pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged pick up ring (7.12 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,862 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,526 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,525 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,050 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 May 2019 86,430 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Washers working but flow is weak

Pass 4 May 2017 67,679 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

emissions are too clean to test

rear exhaust heat shield damaged from animal collision

Fail 2 May 2017 67,332 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi-pipe broken (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield damaged from animal collision

Pass 11 May 2016 54,067 miles

emissions are too clean to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,188 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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LM10 FXH is a 2010 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM10 FXH, 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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What year was LM10 FXH registered?

LM10 FXH is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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