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LO10 EXF

2010 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 EXF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 104,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 98,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,995 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,203 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,311 miles

Rear brake pad warning wire split, pads ok

Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,311 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal with brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pad warning wire split, pads ok

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,082 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,342 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2016 70,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,240 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 40,815 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,815 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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LO10 EXF is a 2010 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LO10 EXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO10 EXF registered?

LO10 EXF is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 6 August 2010.

Is LO10 EXF safe to buy?

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